Tag Archives: Jim McEwan

Vampires, Whisky and Writing Give My Book a Kickstart

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Rob

“Vampires. Kinky sex. I should have had vampires and kinky sex.” That was the thought that stumbled into my head around 3:30 this morning as I tossed and turned with the half-conscious gauziness that covers one’s brain in the middle … Continue reading →

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Bruichladdich: All Good Things…

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Rob

There’s a certain kind of sadness at the end of every story. Even stories with the happiest of endings – the Dark Lord’s impossible defeat, the princess stirred from an unnaturally deep slumber by the lips of her true love, … Continue reading →

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The Return of Whisky Guy Rob

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Rob

Ten years ago, I first wrote about whiskey. It was a small article for a local newspaper. The piece was really more of a social event article than a whiskey article, as I was covering a Hollywood party featuring whatever … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Islay

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Rob

Forgive the delay in my latest post. I am back to intermittent Internet access and can’t update as frequently as I’d like. One of the blessings/curses of being where I am on the island. It’s secluded and beautiful, but not … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Family

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Rob

I’m going to take a break today from the descriptions of life behind the scenes at a distillery to chat about the most visible aspect of a distillery: the gift shop. Seriously! Where is the first place you go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Whisky and Writing | Tagged Bruichladdich, Islay, Jim McEwan, Mark Reynier | 1 Comment