The Ardbeg Committee

[hermiston]

The first time I ever tasted malt whisky was behind the counter at Oddbins. The shop was quiet and Duncan thought I could do with a tutorial. He poured me an Ardbeg, said things I don't remember and then added a minute amount of water. I can still recall the cloudy impact it had on the whisky, and the way the oils in the dram separated and lifted

Comments

[evilfb]

Haha... I can't believe you said "shitload" I don't know why this pleases me so and makes me laugh. I also must mention how you opened my eyes to adding a tiny drop of water to whiskey I find too smokey for my tastes. It truly opens up the flavors and allows me to enjoy it fully.
Looking forward to seeing photos of your tastings.

[hermiston]

Hey Bob! Good to hear from you. Aye, a droplet of water is the way to go - it always makes a difference. 'Shitloads' is something I'd say in speech, so it seems apt to use it in writing too. I'll be sure to post pictures, let me know what you think when they appear. One day (and hopefully soon) we'll have a whisky session again, and I look forward to it. There are shitloads of open bottles on my shelf just waiting for a deserving drinker if you fancy dropping by...

[isitliveorshake]

How's July? I'll likely be round a few days and will be happy to smuggle in some stuff I'll be acquiring in the great state of Kentucky.

[hermiston]

Ooh, dunno about July. Might be away. Keep me posted and mind that May would be a goer. The Bulleit, by the way, was ace, and saw us through a RIISS party. Cheers, K

Ardbeg 17 year old

[anonymous]

Good day
would like to send in photos of a 17yo Ardbeg I bought and would like expert opinion if its a genuine bottle.
thanks
Andreas
andriko24@hotmail.com

Can't wait to make a contribution

[anonymous]

Hey - I am really delighted to discover this. Good job!