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| | Islay - Malt Whisky Regions - www.scotchwhisky.com |
 | | Islay whiskies generally reverse the characteristics of Speysides, tending to be dry and peaty; behind the smoke, however, can be gentle mossy scents, and some spice. | | | The southern Islay distilleries produce powerfully phenolic whiskies, with aromas redolent of tar, smoke, iodine and carbolic. | | | Among their products are the strongest flavoured of all malt whiskies, a property which endears them to some and disgusts others. |
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http://www.scotchwhisky.com/english/about/malts/regislay.htm
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| | Malt Advocate Buyer's Guide |
| | There is no age statement on the label, but this whisky has been aged for 12 years in traditional bourbon and sherry barrels, and then finished off for 18 months in Bordeaux (Claret) wine casks. | | | Aromas of Islay peat smoke, wine fruit, and background floral and spice notes. | | | I believe it is the first distillery bottling to marry port with the traditional flavors of an Islay whisky. |
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http://www.whiskeypages.com/html/bgsm_bow.html
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| | Bob Gannon - Whisky Information |
| | This area tends to produce whiskies in which the softness of the malted barley itself is evident, untempered by Highland or Island peatiness or coastal brine and seaweed. | | | The far north of the Highlands has several whiskies with a notably heathery, spicy, character which probably derives both from the local soil and the coastal location of the distilleries. | | | Islay malt gives the unmistakable tang to many of Scotland's finest blended whiskies. |
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http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bobgannon/whisky
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| | ROBERT BRADFORD |
| | This whisky had been filled into a fresh American oak bourbon cask at Bruichladdich on October 22, 1964, the very same year I was starting my training as an apprentice cooper at Bowmore, less than a mile away across the waters of Loch Indaal on the shores of Islay. | | | But all the whisky was distilled by the same men using the same old Victorian machinery, including the exceptionally tall and narrow stills that provide the hallmark elegant and floral Bruichladdich style. | | | Back in 1881, Bruichladdich was made from peated barley, as most pot still whiskies were at the time. |
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http://www.beveragebusiness.com/bbcontent/art98/bradford0205.html
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| | Islay malt whisky whiskey music festival feis ile |
| | Saddle of Islay lamb coated with rosemary and set with fondant potatoes and a rich red wine jus garnished with caramelised baby apples | | | Also held on this evening was a whisky dinner at Ardbeg with French whisky enthusiast and chef Martine Nouet who always has interesting taste combinations for people to try. | | | It's a mix of Laphroaig 10 year old and Loch Fyne Whisky Liqueur which has tones of tangerine, coffee and chocolate in it. |
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http://www.whisky-tours.com/Events___Offers/islaymusic.htm
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| | Malt Maniacs - Issue 3 |
| | Second Course: Islay Kildalton Beef Casserole with whisky sauce. | | | Comments: I found the vanilla and caramel sweetness of the Glenmorangie worked well with the sweetness of the potato and contrasted well with the peaty bread. | | | Whether you are a newcomer to the world of single malt Scotch whisky, or a seasoned veteran, you will probably have seen a bottle of Islay single malt on the shelves of your local haunt- and at one point or another scratched your head in amazement or confusion. |
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http://www.maltmadness.com/mm03.html
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| | Gourmetindia.com : India's portal on food & drink |
| | The evening is traditionally the preserve of the 'Whisky Tasting Ceilidh' attended by all the distillery managers and the opportunity to test your nosing and tasting skills by attempting to identify the various malts and 'new-make' on show. | | | This now makes Bruichladdich unique amongst the Islay malts in that it not only distills and matures the whisky on Islay, but now bottles it too. | | | If anyone reading thinks that they might like to visit the Festival in 2004, now would be a very good time to start booking accommodation, because this year there was absolutely no room of any kind to be had for the week. |
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http://www.gourmetindia.com/pgview.php?id=235
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| | :: Whisky Galore :: Christchurch, New Zealand :: |
| | The owners of Bruichladdich also believe that to preserve the true taste of Islay whisky it should be bottled with Islay water. | | | SCOTLAND's distillers will be told to tighten up their whisky labelling this year to prevent a repeat of the acrimonious battle over Diageo's attempt to change the contents of its Cardhu brand. | | | PINK whisky - or Blush Scotch, if you prefer - is the latest in brand marketing for the Water of Life that will leave traditionalists, well, bright red. |
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http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/news.htm
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| | Bowmore Islay scotch whisky review and information by awa. |
| | It was later taken over by one James Mutter and his family: Mutter, as well as being a farmer and distiller had the unlikely role of Ottoman, Portuguese and Brazilian Vice-Consul in Glasgow. | | | Having spent 2000 years percolating through the rock in the hills above, the river gathers the flavours of the rich Islay Peat, the same Peat that fires the Malt drying kiln. | | | Its close proximity to the sea is vital in determining the final character of Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, as is the strict adherence to the traditional production methods handed down to Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd in 1963, by its four previous owners. |
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http://www.awa.dk/whisky/bowmore
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| | Islay whisky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Islay whiskies can be further divided according to whether they come from the southern part of the island or the northern part. | | | The distilleries on the south of the island, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg, have the strongly peaty character which is thought of as being so characteristic of the Islay malts. | | | Islay hosts a "Festival of Malt and Music" each year at the end of May, with events and tastings celebrating the cultural heritage of the island. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islay_whisky
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| | Ardbeg Info and Tasting Notes |
| | A typical Islay whisky, which, however, is a bit dull, since salt and smoky subdues possible nuances. | | | A whisky which is not drowned out by smoke but also smells of fruit. | | | In general it tastes great, but is very raw in taste and thereby not as nuanced as I could have hoped for. |
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http://swwwl.homepage.dk/malts/ardbeg.htm
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| | Links |
| | Islay Whisky Weekend - An organized weekend package by a travel agancy. | | | Online shopping and whiskey profiles, Redbreast 100% Pot-still Irish Whiskey can also be ordered from here. | | | Excellent resource for information on not only the Murray McDavid line of independently bottled single malt whiskies, but also on the industry, history and process of making whisky. |
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http://members.tripod.com/house_of_malt/links.htm
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| | Islay Airport |
| | Islay is known in Scotland as the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’ and this is for very some very good and unique reasons. | | | Fishing is also very popular with many fresh water and sea lochs to choose from. | | | During the Airport opening hours there is a fully licensed café open, which serves an excellent choice of light snacks and meals. |
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| | Islay Distilleries Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland |
| | Over 40 malt whisky distilleries (and other related facilities) in Scotland and Northern Ireland are detailed in the second edition of this excellent visitors' guide. | | | In its fully revised 5th Edition, the world's best selling book on malt whisky is even better, with over 1000 tasting notes on bottlings from every distillery in Scotland. | | | In 1885, Alfred Barnard was secretary of "Harper's Weekly Gazette", a journal that featured facets of the wine and spirit trade. |
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http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/islay/distilleries
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| | Whisky Web Islay |
| | Only 540 bottles of this Signatory bottling were produced. Distilled in 1984 and bottled in June 2000 | | | Launched at the Islay Whisky Festival this year, this is classic Caol Ila &; sweet, smoky, oily...smouldering beach bonfire. Great stuff! | | | A fresh, young whisky, but no obvious spiritiness. |
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http://www.whiskyweb.com/acatalog/Whisky_web_Islay_19.html
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| | Islay Whisky: Tour |
| | The Islay Whisky Society has secured stock of these historic bottlings to share with our members and to make our tastings a true education about the history of distilling on Islay. | | | Two no-longer available Historic Bottlings from Islay - The 1978 distillery bottling of 10 Year Old Laphroaig (distilled around 1968) and the 1975 bottling of the 8 year-old blend Islay Mist (whiskies from 1967 from Laphroaig, Glen Grant and Glenlivet created for Islay's laird Lord Margadale) | | | Unique to IWS tastings - and starting at our tasting series in Scandinavia - will be the opportunity to try early distillery bottlings from distilleries such as Laphroaig, Bowmore and Ardbeg. |
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http://www.scotchwhisky.com/latest/travel_pay_thanks.html
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| | Islay on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Oats and potatoes are the main crops, and cheese is made. | | | FOOD and DRINK: Whisky galore; Two hundred years ago, Islay was awash with farm-based distilleries. | | | Trips for lifting the spirits; It's all very well sipping whisky in hotel bars and lobbies, but a trip to Islay is the only way to really appreciate malts, says Pete Clark esbusinesstravel. |
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http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/i/islay.asp
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| | Scotch Whisky (whiskey); Distillery Tours, Tastings and Online Shopping - Scotchwhisky.com |
| | This shows no age statement but has an average age of about 10 years old, is heavily sherried, slightly smoky, spicy with a long powerful finish. | | | The current Whisky Bible has over 2750 tasting reviews, with a point system similar to the wine writer "Robert Parker". | | | Near faultless, this is how sherry wood matured whiskies should be.!! |
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http://www.scotchwhisky.com
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| | Islay delivers fine whiskey -- and world-class golf - PGATOUR.COM |
| | If you are familiar with the name Islay (pronounced eye-lah), you are probably someone with an appreciation for the finest of single malt whiskies. | | | Bowmore, Ardbeg, Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Lagavulin and Laphroig -- names often unpronounceable but each noted for its own distinctive version of the peaty tasting whisky that proudly bears the Islay name on their bottles. | | | Islay delivers fine whiskey -- and world-class golf |
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http://www.golfweb.com/u/ce/multi/0,1977,6015531,00.html
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| | Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky at Epinions.com |
| | Lagavulin is distilled on the island of Islay, which is a very small but a very distinctive whisky region, in fame and prestige easily rivalling larger regions. | | | With the new name on the island adding it's flavour to the Islay experience, Lagavulin continued making it's own unique brand the old way, which, quite rightly has earned it a position as one of the six Classic Malts. | | | There's faint saltiness, and a wonderful hint of sweetness in the finish. |
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http://www.epinions.com/content_18639982212
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| | Frequently Asked Questions |
| | Suffice it to say that the contents of a bottle of 'Ileach whisky' do indeed come from Islay but there is not a specific distillery responsible for their production. | | | Islay has its very own Family History Society with premises in Highfield, High Street, Bowmore. | | | If you'd like to know more about the annual Islay Whisky Festival, have a look at www.feisile.org, or, to buy some, click here |
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http://ileach.co.uk/faq
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| | Whisky Regions: Islay |
| | Islay malts; peat, smoke, salt, seaweed, iodine, liquorice, | | | The Bruichladdich distillery makes a lightly peated whisky - much subtler than the | | | spirit of most other Islay distilleries, but they also produce two heavily peated |
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| | Islay distilleries tour information - friskywhisky tours |
| | Islay is renowned for its Whisky and these tours are extremely popular. | | | The area has been producing the world's finest "rich and peaty" style of single malt for over 200 years. | | | This distinctive malt whisky produced here is rich, smoky and peaty. |
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http://website.lineone.net/~kathycameron/islaytour.htm
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| | The Whisky Guide - www.thewhiskyguide.com |
| | Bowmore have made many exciting bottlings with finishing in different casks such as Port, white wine and red wine. | | | A good place to start is The Whisky Guide's links to online whiskey shopping. | | | Spirit of Scotland, Signatory (email), The Master of Malt, The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, Whisky Castle, Whisky Galore |
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| | FEIS ILE 2005 |
| | the annual whisky tasting evening in the ramsay hall, port ellen | | | whisky tasting won by Andreas Lautz of Frankfurt | | | islay's distilleries are not the only ones producing single malts |
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| | Bruichladdich.com The home of the Finest Islay Malt |
| | In an industry where 'style over substance' seems to be the modus operandi this is very much a story of.... | | | Bruichladdich.com The home of the Finest Islay Malt | | | When did you last flirt with a Twenty Year old? |
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http://www.bruichladdich.com
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| | TIME.com: Scotch Island -- Sep. 27, 2004 -- Page 1 |
| | True Scotch drinkers tend to relish Islay's often difficult flavors: seaweed, salt water, cigar smoke and that lovely aroma that comes from toasting the soon-to-be-fermented barley over a peat fire. | | | In high season — spring and summer, when the weather is more agreeable — whisky pilgrims can be found hopping from one distillery to another, tasting and learning about their favorite spirit. | | | But you will want to visit their stores for such rare special bottlings as cask strengths and older selections. |
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http://www.time.com/time/generations/article/0,9171,1101040927-699424,00.html
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| | WHISKY4U-MALT WHISKY WEEKENDS FROM ONLY £195 |
| | Sunday Morning: A tour of Ardbeg Distillery with Stuart Thomson, the Manager, followed by a wee spot of peat cutting and a snack lunch at the Lochside. | | | This price incudes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, snack lunches, all trips, tours, visits, nosing and tasting events, a prize competition and including VAT. | | | Saturday Morning: A tour of Bowmore Distillery with Christine Logan, the Reception Centre Manager, a wee look at the shops and the Round Church, then a snack lunch. |
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http://www.whisky4u.co.uk/details
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| | Islay, Scotland’s Whisky Island |
| | The taste of Laphroaig's single-malt whisky is absolutely unique and is attributed to the harsh weather, the soft water, the peat and the quality of the barley, as well as the ancient craftsmen's skill passed on down the generations. | | | Another site of interest, a stone’s throw from Lagavulin, is the ruins of Dunivaig Castle, a medieval fortress built as a clan stronghold. | | | Our evenings were spent sipping local whisky by the fireplace and putting the world to rights until the early hours. |
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http://www.theculturedtraveler.com/Archives/Feb2004/Islay.htm
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| | THE ISLAY WHISKY SHOP - ISLAY'S FINEST ONLINE |
| | Islay's Distilleries, islaywhiskyshop.com is the best place to buy your Islay Single Malts and Islay bottlings | | | THE ISLAY WHISKY SHOP - ISLAY'S FINEST ONLINE |
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| | Islay Whisky |
| | In spite of this, they still taste peaty! | | | The Islay Whisky Society has organised several high-end tastings in Scandinavia in the past featuring top whisky experts from Scotland and Sweden. | | | Called 'The Queen of the Hebrides', Islay's natural resources - fertile soil, extensive peat bogs and wonderful soft peaty water - mixed with sea breezes and traditional distilling processes, produce the most easily distinguishable of all malt whiskies with many devotees worldwide. |
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| | An Archive of all the Islay distilleries Bottlings. | | | A Scottish Artist who's based in Germany, lots of Islay paintings.He can be found lurking round the distilleries during the Whisky Festival. | | | Whisky shop in York, very good selection, Friendly and very efficient Service. |
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| | Islay Whisky |
| | There is only one Islay..There is only..one Islay Whisky Club | | | Kilchoman Distillery is the first to be built on Islay for over 120 years. | | | Kilchoman is a farm scale distillery and the first to be built on Islay since 1881. |
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| | whisky merchants scottish Islay single malt scotch whisky |
| | Ardbeg (Whisky name), 10yr old (Age maturing in the cask), (Distilation year), | | | Welcome to the Islay whisky page of our on-line shop. | | | To make a purchase simply click on the "Buy Now" button below the price of your selected whisky, this takes you to the secure Shopping Basket area of the shop. |
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http://www.whiskymerchants.sageweb.co.uk/islay,single,malt,scotch,whisky,shop.htm
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| | dcomindex |
| | The site features many pages of content and a whisky shop | | | Small groups make their own whisky at a 3-day event with the exclusive use of a malt whisky distillery. | | | Established in 1997, now with 12,000 members worldwide, the IWS has run special tastings in many countries around the world and for 2 years organised specialised tours on Islay |
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| | The World's Best Whiskey Tours - Forbes.com |
| | Islay and Jura are dotted with bed-and-breakfasts and small inns. | | | What makes these Scotch whiskies different from their Highland counterparts is the abundance of peat bogs, which affect the water and result in a very peaty, strong taste. | | | Every summer, Islay hosts a weeklong whisky festival, which includes ceilidhs (traditional Scottish storytelling evenings), Celtic music concerts, distillery tours, golf competition, cooking-with-whisky evenings and a sponsored charity "barrel push" across Islay. |
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http://www.forbes.com/execpicks/2002/08/29/0829feat_9.html
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| | Islay Single Malt Whisky on The Armin Grewe Homepage |
| | There are too many whisky sites out there for me to give you any more details on the production process than they can do much better. | | | Islay Single Malt Whiskies are famous for their distinctive peaty flavour. | | | Islay has seven distilleries and another one can be found on the Isle of Jura just across the Sound of Islay. |
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http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-whisky.htm
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| | Distilleries by area - Isle of Islay- Scotch Whisky - |
| | Scotland: Single malt whisky through the producing distilleries: history, making and tasting notes. | | | Distilleries by area - Isle of Islay- Scotch Whisky - | | | Advertisers on this page have been carefully selected. |
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| | WELCOME TO ISLAY AND JURA |
| | There are only two ways to get on or off Islay - Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry or Loganair flight from Glasgow Airport. | | | Whichever method you employ to arrive on Islay or Jura, take time to enjoy it - treat it as part of the holiday and not simply a means to an end. | | | The onward ferry journey to Islay takes from two, to two and a half hours depending on port of arrival and sea conditions and passes the island of Gigha with dramatic views of Jura and Islay always assuming that the weather is in your favour. |
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| | The Spirit of Islay !...The Un-official Islay whisky Site!! |
| | The Spirit of Islay !...The Un-official Islay whisky Site!! | | | This site is best viewed at 1024 x 768 in Internet Explorer 6 (though it has been tested in Firefox and Opera) with a good 1970's Ardbeg in your hand ! | | | This site is my homage to the wonderful Isle of Islay, Feel free to have a look around, most of the Photo's can be viewed at a larger size by clicking on them (pop ups May have to be enabled as they appear in a new window). |
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| | Jura and Islay Whisky Festival, Jura Fell Race |
| | Visit Isle of Jura distillery for a tour and whisky tasting on the Distillery Open Day. | | | Michael Heads, the Distillery Manager, Willie Cochrane, the Distillery Brewer and Distillery Staff will conduct you round the distillery. | | | You will be presented with a souvenir of the day prior to leaving Isle of Jura. |
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| | Mich Gulbrand Nielsen's Website (Penguin Rental Ltd.) |
| | We are not claiming to be experts, but it’s just a great way of tasting different kinds of whisky at a reasonable price. | | | I am a member of a little "club" of malt whisky aficionados. | | | I have collected some links to whisky sites on the web. |
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| | WHISKY4U-MALT WHISKY WEEKENDS |
| | With the sale of the Lochside Hotel on 26th June 2003, we will no longer be professionally associated with the hotel, and are now pursuing business interests in the retail trade, with MacPherson's in Shore Street, Bowmore, and The Islay Shop, in Main Street, Bowmore. | | | We would also thank the Islay distillery managers for their support throughout. | | | To all those who have joined us on our Whisky Weekends over the last twelve years or so (some more than once), we hope you have enjoyed them as much as we have, and we thank you for your support. |
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http://www.whisky4u.co.uk
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