Samizdata quote of the day

The only really safe investment is wine, at times like these. If it goes up, you make a profit; and if it goes down you can drink it.

'Nuke' Gray

November 10, 2011 at 4:02 am

So it’s always about liquidity, is it?
Richard Thomas

November 10, 2011 at 8:31 pm

And if things get really bad, there’s always some petrol and a rag…
Laird

November 10, 2011 at 10:11 pm

Of course, if you don’t store it properly it turns to vinegar and you’re screwed either way . . .
veryretired

November 11, 2011 at 2:30 am

According to SWMBO, it’s always best going down…
gb

November 11, 2011 at 4:07 pm

I follow a similar investment strategy. However, I use single malts.
Antoine Clarke

November 11, 2011 at 4:12 pm

Vinegar is still more useful than a five Zimbawean euro note.
Laird

November 11, 2011 at 4:44 pm

So’s the bottle.