[Spam] RE: [MM-MALTS-L] Pilgrimage to Islay

[George Smith]

Hi, All:

Thanks for all the great suggestions. My list is now substantially longer. I guess I'll have to start planning another visit! I picked up a copy of "Peat Smoke and Spirit" lunch time today and I've spent enough with it already to second Davin's recommendation.

One more question: I'd not been planning to lug my hiking boots along, as we're doing a fair bit of travelling and trying to pack "light". But the hiking suggestions have me reconsidering. Is there a walk on which I can get away with running shoes?

OK, two questions: Where might my Malts-L shirt stand the best chance of being recognized?

Geo

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: cdaniels 
  To: 'MaltManiacs operated former 'MALT-L' Whisky List' 
  Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 10:02 PM
  Subject: [Spam] RE: [MM-MALTS-L] Pilgrimage to Islay


  I heartily endorse Finlaggan - truly mystical place and Kildalton Cross and the jetty at Bunnahabhain.  

   

  Craig 

   


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  From: mm-malts-l-bounces at grsnet.net [mailto:mm-malts-l-bounces at grsnet.net] On Behalf Of djrussobik at aol.com
  Sent: Monday, 14 April 2008 1:11 AM
  To: mm-malts-l at grsnet.net
  Subject: Re: [MM-MALTS-L] Pilgrimage to Islay

   

  Three favorite spots of mine, not yet mentioned by others:

   (1) Finlaggan (historical site off the main road to Port Askaig), especially on a misty or drizzly day.  A magical place that transcends time and can hurl you back hundreds of years,

   (2) The Glen Road (back road from Bridgend to Ballygrant,near Port Askaig) on a sunny day:  A lovely, pastoral and quiet part of Islay, with Islays peaks all around, and the Paps of Jura visible in the background.  A beautiful and peaceful loop -- but beware the cattle if you are on foot or cycling,

   (3)  The bakery near the wharf in Bowmore (a few doors down from the Islay Gift Shop/C&E Roy):  Delicious, unpretentious (working-class) food!  The meatpies and other pastries are "to die for" and very inexpensive.  I usually take one meal a day there when I am on Islay.  Yum!  : )

    Hope these are helpful.  Makes me wish I was there right now!   

    Slainte!
      Dave


  -----Original Message-----
  From: Harry Pulley <harry.pulley at gmail.com>
  To: MaltManiacs operated former 'MALT-L' Whisky List <mm-malts-l at grsnet.net>
  Sent: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 9:11 am
  Subject: Re: Re: [MM-MALTS-L] Pilgrimage to Islay

  2008/4/13, cdaniels <clandrum at picknowl.com.au>: 

    Harry

    Have the picnic on the rocks between the Ardbeg warehouse and the sea.  It's a lovely place to sip a dram and Ardbeg does go very nicely with oysters.

    Craig Daniels

    Chairman

    Malt Whisky Society of Australia


  Hi Craig,

  Thanks for the suggestion but I already know that spot well!  Beautiful indeed.
  See one of my pictures here: http://ca.geocities.com/hpulley6@rogers.com/15850004.jpg

  Some more at http://ca.geocities.com/hpulley6@rogers.com/islay.html
  Never got around to uploading them all.

  Harry 

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