whisky club

Teetottlers NOT WELCOME

2006-05-02T06:47:00.000-07:00

Dear all

In anticipation of wednesdays drink-fest, I have pre-purchased a 16 Year old Isle of Jura for 45 quid. Note that the "normal" Isle of Jura is a ten year old, with the 16 described as follows:

"Stong Spicy Sweet. Isle of Jura 16 Years Old single malt scotch whisky reflects its location on the edge of the Atlantic giving a hint of a sea breeze."

I hope its worth the money, although by looking at some of the other whiskys in the store (port ellen, 22 yo, Talisker 22 yo, Lagavulin 12 yo Cask strength) I have my doubts.

lets reserve comment til wedensday

Anticipation

2006-03-20T13:16:00.000-08:00

WOO! Great work Jim, we're rolling now. I for one can't wait to sample some fine whisky. Really hope this takes off - it's an open forum so we hope people bring their suggestions for the format. I'm sure it'll evolve into a superb complementary relaxation method alongside Jim Mullaney's Friday night relaxers.

Looking forward to some good company, chat and whisky.

Rob

Map

2006-03-20T04:50:00.001-08:00

Actually it is easier to type the postcode DH1 4BH into Google maps

First meeting

2006-03-20T04:50:00.000-08:00

Dear Whisky Lovers,

The time has come for the first meeting of the Astro Whisky Club. Here are
the details:

Where?
Jim's House: 4 Mowbray Street, Durham
(near Viaduct, but see map at http://whiskyclub.blogspot.com)
My phone number is (see mail)

When?
This Thursday (23rd) 8pm (after dinner, but there will be
'nibbles' on offer)

How much is this going to cost me?

We were thinking #7 each, to be paid to the Treasurer (Noam) in
advance (if possible). This will cover: 2 bottles of whisky + some tasty
(probably salted) treats. Any undrunk whisky will form part of a
library of whisky to which we can return at later dates (should a
particular type tickle your fancy).

Details of the first whisky:

We aim to start the whisk(e)y world tour in Islay... two bottles
thereof (to be decided).

RSVP:

To give some impression of numbers, please let us know if you can
make it.

Yours,

Jim, Rob, Greg & Noam

first post

2006-03-03T02:04:00.000-08:00

first post for the whisky club blog