Which whisky is better than bad sex?
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Published on June 9 2009 in Reviews
Ekhm, ekhm. We got a bit lazy recently, I admit. But it’s all Paula’s fault! She has been emailing me all this fantastic material on Feis Ile and what was I supposed to do? Had to fire it out first, right? Ok. Excuses. But now we are catching up and fast. Today we publish our [...]
Bowmore on the beach (under the palm trees)
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Published on June 8 2009 in Reviews
I cannot believe it took Lucas and I so long to taste these beautiful Bowmores (courtesy of Duncan Taylor). The samples sat in Lucas’ flat untouched, brimming with potential. I don’t understand how we continually missed them. I mean, 27 years old Bowmore, what were we thinking? Anyway, it was an opportune moment to taste [...]
Last Day on Islay – Boo!
My final day of what has been a revelatory trip to Islay. The day got off to a relaxed start with a full continental breakfast (thank you James) and a quick clean up. I felt like such a freeloader that the least I could do was stack the dishwasher and clean the table! I reluctantly left [...]
Paula on Islay: Day 3
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Published on June 4 2009 in Events
A pretty good night’s sleep- got woken briefly by the malt lorries at 6am. Shot down to Port Ellen to get cash (again) and a thank-you present for the staff and returned to find I’d missed the morning tour – typical! Now, what to do first…Islay Ales beer festival or Bowmore open day? Where’s that map…? [...]
Paula on Islay: Day 2
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Published on June 3 2009 in Events
Paula’s Islay adventure travelogue continues today and makes our mouths water on this sunny afternoon. **** Last night was a bit miserable – cold & damp but a healthy dose of Black Bottle 10yr soon helped put matters right. It’s 8am and I’m lying on my airbed (yes, I am a camping wuss) watching the [...]
