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Quaich1 Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5740 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject: Anyone visit my favorite distillery, Lagavulin? |
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I would have to say my favorite distillery is Lagavulin on Islay. The only time I was in Scotland was in 1979 when my plane to London was caught in heavy fog and we had to land twice at Prestwick before finally landing at Healthrow. Hence, I have yet to visit any distilleries in Scotland as of yet as my home base is Canada. I would love to hear about anyone's experiences touring Lagavulin and the most interesting parts you enjoyed. _________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
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JAB Master Of Malts
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 1231 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 7:56 am Post subject: |
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Currently on Islay just now
Will post lots of photos of the distillery when i get back home next week
JB |
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Quaich1 Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5740 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:36 am Post subject: |
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JAB wrote: | Currently on Islay just now
Will post lots of photos of the distillery when i get back home next week
JB |
I look very much forward to it. _________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946) |
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Fergie Master Of Malts
Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1653
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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Quaich1 it has been a few years since i have been to Lagavulin or any of the Islay distilleries but i can highly recommend any peaty whisky drinker to go. Islay is a great place, friendly people, excellent distilleries and some outstanding whisky.
Lagavulin is on the southern shore of Islay and has a great view across Lagavulin Bay to the ruins of Dunnyveg castle. The visitor centre was in a former maltings and they had friendly knowledgeable staff. I done the warehouse demonstration tour which gave me a good insight into the workings of Lagavulin and then a sampling straight from a cask in a warehouse.
JAB should have some good pics and knowledge as i think he is on Islay often. |
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Quaich1 Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5740 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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JAB wrote: | Currently on Islay just now
Will post lots of photos of the distillery when i get back home next week
JB |
I look forward to the photos. _________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
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JAB Master Of Malts
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 1231 Location: Glasgow
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Quaich1 Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5740 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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I really enjoyed the photos. Thank-you so much for posting them. It made my day.
_________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
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JAB Master Of Malts
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 1231 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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will post more tomorro |
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DavidUK Double Malt Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like you should arrange a dream holiday on Islay mate!! I've been twice and am pretty confident you wouldn't regret it!! |
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Quaich1 Master Of Malts
Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5740 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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DavidUK wrote: | Sounds like you should arrange a dream holiday on Islay mate!! I've been twice and am pretty confident you wouldn't regret it!! |
I sure hope it happens. _________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
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