Tag Archives: Ardbeg

 

Ardbeg Embassy Launch Tasting at TWE Vinopolis

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Billy
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As mentioned a few posts ago we ran a tasting at the end of May to celebrate our shop’s ascension to the rank of Ardbeg Embassy. We were joined by Distillery Manager Mickey Heads and an audience of peat fans … Continue reading >>

Ardbeg Embassy at TWE Vinopolis

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Billy
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After years of quietly sipping away at their whiskies, and occasionally selling a bottle or three, we are very proud to announce that The Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis has been invited to become an official Ardbeg Embassy – a privilege … Continue reading >>

The Whisky Lounge hits London this Saturday!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Tim F
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Just a quick plug for this Saturday’s Whisky Lounge event in London, which is taking place at the Hilton in Tower Hill, just round the corner from London Bridge station.  Former Glenmorangie ambassador Eddie Ludlow has been organising top quality tasting … Continue reading >>

Ardbeg Rollercoaster & TWE 10th Anniversary

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Tim F
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Time for some more tasting notes now, but first a quick check on the predictions… Well, the Ardbeg debate has definitely kicked off on the forums, with the news that the official website have raised their price of Ardbeg 10yo … Continue reading >>

TWE Blog Whisky Predictions for 2010 – Pt. 2

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Tim F
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Okay, so it’s been a while getting these down – apologies if anyone was waiting (joke).  Right, firstly I need to apologise to Rob and Dave from Whisky Mag for something I said in the last blog.  For the record, … Continue reading >>

TWE Blog Whisky Predictions for 2010 Pt.1

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Tim F
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Okay, so the London transport network is f@cked, there’s more snow due this afternoon and I live too far away from work to risk trying to get in and find myself stuck in Park Royal when I try to get … Continue reading >>

Ardbeg Corryvreckan: Exclusive Tasting Notes!!

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Tim F
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I’m delighted to have a preview bottle of the general release of Ardbeg Corryvreckan sitting on my desk, so I thought I’d dip in and share my thoughts in what has turned out to be the first blog post for a few weeks (due to … Continue reading >>

Islay Festival Day Ten: Aftermath

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Tim F
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Day 10:  A Kick In The Ballochs… Bang on 7am and our alarm clock blasts into action, as welcoming a sound as a prize festival bottling smashing on a stone floor and the accompanying ‘yelp’ of despair.   Last night was … Continue reading >>

Islay Festival Day Nine: Ardbeg

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Tim F
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The Malty-Millionaires…. Holiday: n: ‘A day free from work that one may spend at leisure, especially a day on which custom or the law dictates a halting of general business activity to commemorate or celebrate a particular event’ 7.30am: Joel’s … Continue reading >>

Islay Festival Day Five: Ardbeg and Laphroaig

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Tim F
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Day 5 –there’s no way a Chinchilla can play drums like that…. After shaking the bed out to check for any errant sand fleas that might have escaped the heel of a brogue the night before, our team assembled around the … Continue reading >>