Islay, Queen of the Whisky Isles | Discover Whisky http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/ Scottish Whisky Information Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:27:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Islay, Queen of the Whisky Isles | Discover Whisky http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-16 Armin Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:14:15 +0000 http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-16 Bill, my sample of the new spirit is unopened as yet, but then I think it's not really intended for drinking anyway. Unfortunately can't remember where, but I've seen some first thoughts/tastes somewhere. They said it was very promising, but I can't remember any further details. In good old Islay tradition probably quite peaty. I'll tell you more in 3 years time, after I've picked up my Kilchoman futures which will be bottled in 2011 ;-) Bill, my sample of the new spirit is unopened as yet, but then I think it’s not really intended for drinking anyway. Unfortunately can’t remember where, but I’ve seen some first thoughts/tastes somewhere. They said it was very promising, but I can’t remember any further details. In good old Islay tradition probably quite peaty.

I’ll tell you more in 3 years time, after I’ve picked up my Kilchoman futures which will be bottled in 2011 ;-)

]]> Islay, Queen of the Whisky Isles | Discover Whisky http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-15 Bill Marshall Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:35:34 +0000 http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-15 Hi Armin, delighted to hear about both of these. Bruichladdich really seem to be making a big splash since they reopened and it'll be good to have such a well known Islay name on a whisky again. The Kilchoman is an intriguing development - in some ways a 'back to the future' step in that it's returning to something that was once common. Is there any suggestion of what it's likely to taste like yet? Thanks Ron, I'm sure we'll have fun doing it! I'll even try not to be biased in favour of Caol Ila ;-) I'm glad to have come across both your blogs - I really must try to get back to Islay sometime soon. The last time I came down with flu on the second day of a week's visit in a freezing April season and spent the rest of the time in bed. Most annoying. best to you both Hi Armin, delighted to hear about both of these. Bruichladdich really seem to be making a big splash since they reopened and it’ll be good to have such a well known Islay name on a whisky again. The Kilchoman is an intriguing development - in some ways a ‘back to the future’ step in that it’s returning to something that was once common. Is there any suggestion of what it’s likely to taste like yet?

Thanks Ron, I’m sure we’ll have fun doing it! I’ll even try not to be biased in favour of Caol Ila ;-)

I’m glad to have come across both your blogs - I really must try to get back to Islay sometime soon. The last time I came down with flu on the second day of a week’s visit in a freezing April season and spent the rest of the time in bed. Most annoying.

best to you both

]]> Islay, Queen of the Whisky Isles | Discover Whisky http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-14 ron Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:45:47 +0000 http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-14 Hi. I look forward to reading your tasting notes on the Islay Malts. I will give you a mention on my blog when you completed the Islay malts. Goodluck and Slainte ;-) Hi. I look forward to reading your tasting notes on the Islay Malts. I will give you a mention on my blog when you completed the Islay malts. Goodluck and Slainte ;-)

]]> Islay, Queen of the Whisky Isles | Discover Whisky http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-13 Armin Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:48:32 +0000 http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-13 Ahem, there are eight working distilleries on Islay, soon nine. Admittedly they both don't sell any whisky yet, but they are still there. Kilchoman has been going for a few years now, they can soon legally start selling whisky (although I believe they will wait for the 5 years). Port Charlotte (owned by Bruichladdich) will start production once they've (re-)built the distillery. Ahem, there are eight working distilleries on Islay, soon nine. Admittedly they both don’t sell any whisky yet, but they are still there.

Kilchoman has been going for a few years now, they can soon legally start selling whisky (although I believe they will wait for the 5 years).

Port Charlotte (owned by Bruichladdich) will start production once they’ve (re-)built the distillery.

]]> Islay, Queen of the Whisky Isles | Discover Whisky http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-12 admin Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:48:55 +0000 http://www.discoverwhisky.co.uk/2008/01/16/islay-queen-of-the-whisky-isles/#comment-12 hey come on. I really like bruichladdich its really nice. I still have to say that I do, as a rule, prefer speyside whisky (as a rule) hey come on. I really like bruichladdich its really nice. I still have to say that I do, as a rule, prefer speyside whisky (as a rule)

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