Archive for Islay

Ardbeg 10yo

July 11, 2010 No Comments

I’ll always have a fond place on my whisky shelf for Ardbeg and like my parents I’ll get my kids on to it at a very early age (please Drink responsibly!), but I do hope that the luxury product placement doesn’t take it too far from an honest man’s dram!

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Islay Malt with the Whisky Squad

July 1, 2010 No Comments

It’s that time if the month again where 12-14 people come together and drink whisky and talk stuff, about stuff! This is session four and we decided that before expanding our dramming outside the UK we should get friendly with Scotch. We’ve so far looked at a mixed bag from SMWS, Island malts and the ...

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Bagging Whisky in Scotland

June 6, 2010 1 Comment

When on Islay last month I did an interview at Bruichladdich with the Bagging Scotland team re:Drinks by the Dram from Master of Malt. Was a couple of drams in to the day by this point! They also did a great interview with Neil and Joel from Caskstrenght.net (which should come soon), If you haven’t ...

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Feis Ile 2010 – Port Mor dinner with Bruichladdich

May 23, 2010 2 Comments

So, again I’m on my iPhone, but connection isn’t so good on Islay (a great reason to come and forget about your phone). I’ll be on twitter updating people of my location to get samples of the Master of Malt Drinks by the Dram when I can get signal Tonight we’re at Port Mor with ...

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Feis Ile – Lagavulin day 1

May 22, 2010 2 Comments

Day 1: Today was a 7am start, but arriving in the line-up for the ferry we’re by no means the earliest start of the day. Standing next to our car was a group of gents from Falkirk who are extremely well versed with the Island and the Feis Ile.  Like most people heading to the ...

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Feis Ile – whisky trip part 1.1

May 21, 2010 No Comments

Just a very quick post from my iPhone. I’m sat on an out crop of rocks 20 miles from Campbeltown. Strangly this is the best place to sit as there is a veiw of Ilsay with the setting sun. Neil and Joel from Caskstrength.net are here trying to find a signal so they can get ...

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A dram good experience – Port Ellen 27 Year Old 1983

May 17, 2010 No Comments

…the maltings profitability over took that of the whisky, the decision was made to closed the Port Ellen distillery. After 1983 Port Ellen whisky has become collectable as it’s rarity has grown …

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Whisky Squad 6 – Brilliant Scotch Whisky Blends

The 2009 Scotch whisky regulations state: The two basic types of Scotch whisky, from which all blends are made,...

Whisky Tasting note for Glenfiddich (Explorers) 15yo – Distillery only

The guys at William Grants PR agency email myself and a bunch of other whisky bloggers nearly three weeks...

Talking Whisky Books with Ian Buxton

Ian has worked in the Scotch whisky and drinks industry for 20 years. He is conference Director of...

Back to the Whisky

This last fortnight has been a whirlwind of drinks related events and a relaxing trip to the Adirondacks in...

Chap Olympiad 2010 – Caskstrength & Bounder Wax

In it's 6th year, The Chap Olympiad is a celebration of bygone lifestyle with some fun games thrown in...

Campfire talk with Jamie from Glenfiddich

Tonight will see Jamie Milne story telling here in london, the address is below the video of Jamie explaining...

Ichiro’s Malt – Double Distilleries

A podcast tasting note of Japanese whisky from Ichiro's Malt range - Double distilleries.

Ardbeg 10yo

I'll always have a fond place on my whisky shelf for Ardbeg and like my parents I'll get my...

With Movember approaching your going to see more of this!

I’m loving the Old Spice ad’s and as one of the key sponsors for this years  campaign I have to...

Islay Malt with the Whisky Squad

It’s that time if the month again where 12-14 people come together and drink whisky and talk stuff, about...