Monthly Archives: January 2009

The long walk to a good whisky

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Rob

A few days ago, I took a four mile walk from my cottage on Persabus Farm to the end of the coastal road on Islay’s northeastern shore.  The weather was unbeatable – no rain to soak me, no wind to … Continue reading →

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Islay Initiation

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Rob

After long last, I am comfortably at my new home for the foreseeable future: Islay, the Scottish island of the peated malts.  My arrival here brings my whisky experience full circle in some ways, as it was Fergus Hartley, formerly … Continue reading →

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India’s Most Wanted

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Rob

Recently, I returned from a lengthy journey in India (and several weeks away from solid Internet access).  As previously mentioned, I brought several mini-bottles of fine whisky to enjoy with me when the occasion called for it: such as floating on a rice … Continue reading →

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