April Update

Once again it’s been a long time since a personal update so I am rather amazed that people keep reading this shite.

Not much has been happening for me over the last few weeks out of the normal and this is in many ways first-rate since life is kind to me at the moment.

I’ve been working early for the last week so this has kind of messed up my weekend a little and that would explain why I couldn’t help getting out of bed at 4 AM on a Sunday.

I’m off to Colchester today for a CAMRA young persons beer tasting Naomi sorted out between us and the Colchester branch so I’m looking forward to that. I may report on it later in the week if my notes are of interest or I am able to jot stuff down.

It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting one next week and I’m staying with the boy Dave over at Williams Mansions one evening so it will be nice to catch up with himself. Clare and I are popping over to Bournemouth for the weekend and then it’s back to work after the bank holiday.

Still no word on a replacement dog for Jaid but she’s happy and working well thank goodness and enjoys the pub as much as ever!

May as well go now as I’m starting to ramble.

Bunnahabhain 1985 / 16 Year Old / 70cl / 50% / Douglas Laing

The distillery tour of Bunnahabhain by John the manager was a highlight for me last year on Islay, and on this weeks whisky cast the master blender said that Bunnahabhain bottling and all the BS single malts will be at 46 and unchillfiltered if he has his way. Let’s hope this happens as this whisky deserves it.

Nose: mashie with sweet American oak but not over powering, peaches custard and limes.

Pallett: incredibly smooth with the wood and a little fudge up front, a tiny bit of smoke.

Finnish: short but the citrus of the wood comes back to remind you that you’ve just had a lovely dram. Easy going.

Comments: a 16 year old whisky at 50% ABV for 35 quid? A bargain at todays stupid prices. Lovely pleasant every day whisky. Lets hope the boys at the Laddi take note and stop acing good islay whisky in it’s teans.

Phil Collins Finally Gives it up!!

Nothing like starting off the day with some really good news!! Thank goodness.

“Veteran singer Phil Collins is to retire after over 30 years in the music industry.
The star, who recently completed a reunion tour with his former band
Genesis
, announced yesterday he will not be releasing any more
albums
or do another tour.
Instead, Collins wants to take on a more behind-the-scenes role so he can enjoy a
more leisurely life - although he will still continue to write songs.”