WHISKY AS A STATUS SYMBOL

Another example of how crazy capitalism has become in a world where millions are surviving on a dollar a day is this item. "Rare malt whisky has become the badge of success for wealthy City bankers. Trendy bars and clubs in London are reporting record sales of expensive whiskies. The most sought-after whisky on offer at the gaming club Fifty in St James’s is Johnny Walker 1805, which costs £1,000 for a dram or £14,000 a bottle. City of London staff were paid £21 billion in bonuses last year." (Times, 9 July) RD