Tag Archives: Bruichladdich

 

Royal Wedding Whisky: A Guide

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Tim F
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So, unless you’re one of those lucky people who live in a cave or on top of a pillar of stone without access to a decent Wi-Fi signal, it’s unlikely to have escaped your attention that in a month or so’s time the … Continue reading >>

Octomore 2.2 – Pictures and (Official) Tasting Notes

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Tim F
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First things first.  Open a new window and listen to this while you’re reading the blog.  It’ll put you in a good mood, and this might be the last you see of me before Christmas, so I want you to be … Continue reading >>

New Octomore: First Pics

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Tim F
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This just in from Mark Reynier’s Bruichladdich blog… Apparently this year’s release was peated to 140ppm before distillation.  Yikes!

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 Eight: Kilchoman and Bunnahabhain

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Tim F
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A bunch of prize tossers It was another early start on Friday as we had a lot of ground to cover.  First up was a 9.30am tasting at Islay’s newest distillery, Kilchoman, where we were shown around by deputy manager … Continue reading >>

Islay Whisky Festival: Day Three – Bruichladdich

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Tim F
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The weather had improved incredibly after Saturday’s wash out, so onwards to the Bruichladdich open day. Speaking to Jim McEwan the night before, the last 8 years of festivals have remained sunny for the distillery’s open day, so all fingers … Continue reading >>

Bruichladdich Octomore / Ardbeg Supernova Tasting

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Tim F
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To be honest, peating levels shouldn’t be a competition.  “My ppm is bigger than yours” sounds pretty ridiculous however you dress it up.  This sort of thing might be construed as macho willy-waving and not very big or clever – … Continue reading >>

Ardbeg Supernova vs. Bruichladdich’s Octomore???

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tim F
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First things first: a hearty hug to my good friend Dr. Whisky, who is marrying his gal K on this coming Burns Night!  Can’t wait to see you guys – but I warn you, this blogger Strips the Willow for no man … Continue reading >>

My Whisky Buying Strategy: A Rethink

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Tim F
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Apologies for the long delay between posts – we were so busy this Christmas that even though we had taken on several extra staff,  I was still relieved of my normal duties and spent most of the last six weeks … Continue reading >>

Bruichladdich X4: Exclusive Picture

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Tim F
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An advance press release for the much-debated Bruichladdich X4 white dog - sorry, ‘Islay Spirit’ – has found its way into my inbox, so I thought I should share.  I’ve had to type it out as I can’t copy the text from … Continue reading >>