Jun252012

IN REVERSE ORDER I KNOW.

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But some footage I shot of part of the trip up to Islay.   Setting off from somewhere in the Yorkshire Moors it’s up to Edinburgh to see the Pandas and then a dash across to Tarbert for a short overnight stay then onto the Island...

Jun182012
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IMAGES

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With the Whisky Festival on Islay over for another year it’s time to look back at the cracking week we had. Sorry it’s taken me a while but I’ve managed to get my hands on pictures that Ralf and Al took during the week and...

Jun022012
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IT’S A SAD DAY

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It’s a sad day that I have to write this.   We’re leaving Islay and the Islay Festival which is annoying in itself, what’s more annoying is that we’re leaving before the Ardbeg open day which takes place today.  Thankfully...

Jun012012
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BUNNAHABHAIN

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If you’re bothered about the weather and I’m sure you’re not;  It’s another beautiful day here on Islay and it’s time again to head to the north of the island to an off the beaten track (if there is such a thing on...

May312012
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PORT ELLEN MALTINGS, KILCHOMAN – AND A SIDE TRIP TO ...

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It’s a slow start to the day given the amount of refreshment that was sampled yesterday evening. We’re booked on a tour of the Port Ellen Maltings at 10am so it’s a 30 minute journey from our accommodation to Port Ellen.  ...

May312012
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BOWMORE – AND A VERY GOOD SNIFTER OF ISLAY ALES.

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I’ll be blunt.  It’s been an excellent day and I’ve had to type this the next morning as I may have had quite a few drinkies yesterday.  I’ve lost track of which day we’re on now of the Islay Festival and I’m...

May292012
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LAPHROAIG OH AND A SNIFTER OF ARDBEG.

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What’s this – there’s a touch of cloud in the sky this morning.   A rarity based on our week long period of being up here.    I’m sure it’ll burn off shortly and we’ll be left with the glorious sunshine...

May282012
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CAOL ILA (COOL EELA)

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Not wishing to sound like a boring weather reporter – but it’s yet another cracking day weather wise.   Sun’s up, sky is blue and we’re off to Caol Ila at the north end of the island for their open day. A lovely...

May272012
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BRUICHLADDICH (BROOK LADDIE)

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It’s another scorching hot day on Islay and today we venture the short distance from our accommodation down to the colourful distillery of Bruichladdich. All seven of us; Myself, Smudge, Al, Wolfie, Ralf, H and Garson climb into the truck and...

May262012
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LAGAVULIN

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Today is day one officially of the Feis Ile ( Islay Festival for 2012)  and with this in mind it’s down the road to Lagavulin on another cracking day although there is a slight bit of breeze in the air which helps keep it artificially...