Tag Archives: Bruichladdich

 

More Awards… Whisky Advocate

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Billy
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The BAFTAs and Oscars are behind us, the Drinks Retail Awards have come and gone (ahem), and we’ve even given out our own tranche of virtual statuettes – now is the season of the gong. The most recent awards to … Continue reading >>

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 >>

To coat or not to coat?

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Tim F
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In the comments section of our last post on Octomore, drJarv (who I’m assuming is on the design team for Octomore as he hasn’t denied it yet!) asked for our thoughts on the coated opaque bottle that they’ve gone for with Octomore (Bruichladdich … Continue reading >>