WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY (PICS)

[Beatle]

[Max Power]

[Geo]

went to skye to get some fresh air into my lung 

Portree for some fish 'n' chips (even Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall thinks this is the best plaice for them  ::))

and then here at Carbost and Loch Snizort Beag (which is actually just an inlet for the Atlantic Ocean)

then Talisker Bay (which is not even remotely near to the distillery for those planning to visit)

sorry, no IH today - wearing my hill gear which is a bit more pyjama-like

[Giles]

So that's what you meant by hosting a field call is it?  Whoops, sorry, forgot you were going to throw a sickie today….........

[Geo]

today . . . and a few more 

[Max Power]

Great pictures, Geo. Talisker 18 YO is one of my favorite whiskies ever. By seeing the distillery I knew you're at Skye, I didn't read properly.

[Geo]

wasn't it World Whisky of the Year at some not too distant point?

[Guest]

beautiful part of the world m8,,,ill be there one day,,might not return tho,,specially after a Talisker tasting session

[Max Power]

@Geo:

wasn't it World Whisky of the Year at some not too distant point?

not sure, at least Jim Murray has a strong favor towards Ardbeg But Talisker, Highland Park and Macallan are without a doubt the distilleries, most critics and manufacturers agree to be the "best". Are you much into whisky? If yes, let me see your collection, please!

[Jii]

Love those Scotland pics Geo! I'm going to spend a week and a half over there in june, just going to drive around and admire the views. If you have any pointers (or any of you have) feel free to pm me, it's my first visit.

And Max, love the picture with the flowers! I love spring! I believe that flower is called Wood Anemone in english, here in Finland it's the tradition to pick those for your mom on mother's day.

[Guest]

Looking good Geo!

[rocket]

great pics and good to see you there!

[Geo]

@Max:

@Geo:

wasn't it World Whisky of the Year at some not too distant point?

not sure, at least Jim Murray has a strong favor towards Ardbeg But Talisker, Highland Park and Macallan are without a doubt the distilleries, most critics and manufacturers agree to be the "best". Are you much into whisky? If yes, let me see your collection, please!

sorry MP - whisky isn't my drink

i've tried a few but can happily live without it . . .

[Max Power]

^what kind of scot are you? I hope you got a kilt at least! I can't imagine living happily without whisky

You should give the Balvenie 12 YO Double Wood a try, it is the perfect beginner's whisky.

[bertoni]

@Geo:

wasn't it World Whisky of the Year at some not too distant point?

WTF! It tastes like bandages and smells like Germaline!

[bertoni]

Good french red wine (Gigondas, St Emilion, Cotes Roti…) is apparently almost medicinal i've been told (by numerous strawberry nosed french peasants no less, it MUST be true). Get that alcohol suckling belgian to send you a case or 2 Tug at his heart strings and i'm sure he'll fold

[jimmy]

@Geo:

sorry MP - whisky isn't my drink

i've tried a few but can happily live without it . . .

Next IH meeting somebody need to fix this

[Max Power]

^QFT

[Geo]

lol . . . I'm a normal Scot . . . one of the vast majority who don't drink whisky and wear kilts

[Geo]

@bertoni:

Good french red wine (Gigondas, St Emilion, Cotes Roti…) is apparently almost medicinal i've been told (by numerous strawberry nosed french peasants no less, it MUST be true). Get that alcohol suckling belgian to send you a case or 2 Tug at his heart strings and i'm sure he'll fold

well that's a good start . . . i used to collect german and austrian riesling and hungarian tokaji