Whisky Fringe 2010

[ClubSmed]

I received an email today saying that my Sunday tickets have now been posted and should arrive shortly.
I assume it will be the same for all

[butephoto]

Thanks for the update. I don't have an email but I expect it will be on its way soon too.

[Livvy]

Yup...I got the email too...I like that they are going to put a pdf file up befroe hand saying what is available...can plan my 'attack'

[ClubSmed]

Yup...I got the email too...I like that they are going to put a pdf file up befroe hand saying what is available...can plan my 'attack'

I shall be co-ordinating a pincer movement to reap full benefits of the engagement

[butephoto]

I now have a Saturday ticket that I would like to swap for a Sunday one. Any takers?

[ClubSmed]

I now have a Saturday ticket that I would like to swap for a Sunday one. Any takers?

Maybe, I am just checking with the person that I have offered the Sunday ticket to if they would rather have the Saturday

[butephoto]

Cheers, let me know.

[butephoto]

Any word?

[ClubSmed]

Any word?

I am waiting to hear back from Willie JJ as it is his friend that wanted the ticket but he has not been on for a while
Will let you know as soon as I hear back

[John McGill]

Can anyone recommend some decent accommodation, ideally within walking distance of the event?

Doesn't need to be anything fancy, just somewhere to crash on the Saturday night.

[Iain M]

Hey all,

Just a quick note for people attending the whisky fringe this weekend. As some (most) of you are probably aware there has been some negative feedback from 'The Cask and Barrel' pub opposite the venue in previous years.

As a general rule imposed by them every year, Whisky Fringe attendee's generally are refused service. It is unfortunate that this is the case as it is a great pub.

Therefore I suggest people try other pubs/bars in the area to minimise any confrontation or complaints about the Whisky Fringe.

Personal recommendation would be the Windsor on Leith Walk (it has just been re-vamped by the owners of The Blue Blazer and has a great selection of ale/bourbon/rum/whisky)

[Arthur Motley]

Hopefully all Fringers (or at least the people who placed the order for the tickets) will have received a PDF of the program. Again, it's a slightly absurd selection of whiskies and rums and our suppliers are really spoiling you again. Wait till you see the Orange list which is even sillier.

Additions that might interest you...
Balblair 2000 OB
Renegade Black Rock (the Islay of the Carribbean) (well kind of)
Renegade Jamaican Rum
Plantation 20th Anniversary Rum
Ron Los Valientes 15 Mexican Rum

Here's a pointer if you're worried you might get Indian Restaurant Syndrome*. Imperial Octave by Duncan Taylor before and after sample. Should be right up the street of the seriously malt addicted looking for something a little different.

*This is a made up term to the feeling in a curry house where the menu is so massive that you panic in the face of so many choices and just order what you always have. I don't want anyone ordering Chicken Tikka Marsala at the weekend.

[Lawrence]

This was on Whisky Intelligence this morning;

Have two tickets for Edinburgh Whisky Fringe for Edinburgh Whisky Fringe for Sun Aug 15.
If interested email me at ann.bartlett.stewart@gmail.com or text at 07545 475 804.
Will consider selling as singles. Ann

Have two tickets for Edinburgh Whisky Fringe for Edinburgh Whisky Fringe for Sun Aug 15.
If interested email me at ann.bartlett.stewart@gmail.com or text at 07545 475 804.
Will consider selling as singles. Ann
ann.bartlett.stewart@gmail.com
Ann Stewart

[butephoto]

She seems to be getting around, that woman. I got an email with her details this morning too.

Can't wait for tomorrow!

[butephoto]

Another cracking event. Well done to all at RMW and of course the exhibitors. It was great to chat to so many familiar faces and try some cracking drams. I'll put a full write-up online soon but for now I need another cup of tea!

[Arthur Motley]

Thanks for kind words Mr Bute, glad you enjoyed it. Good to catch up too.

THUNK!*

*The Sound of A Gauntlet Being Thrown Doing to Glasgow's Whisky Festival.

[butephoto]

*GULPS

[butephoto]

Good to see you again Arthur and thanks for the chat. Interesting times ahead.

Loved the shirt, by the way.

[Arthur Motley]

You either have very bad taste or a well developed level of sarcasm. And so does Dave Broom (the bad taste, he's a very sincere man). That was his shirt. He forced me.

[butephoto]

Peer pressure is a terrible thing.

I've stuck a brief report up here: http://glasgowswhisky.com/?p=237

[MacDeffe]

Great report for us unfortunate poor souls that didn't attend !

Macdeffe

[Jolly Toper]

twas awesome as usual although we did have to shout to be heard over the rum lads' shirts.

Made a bit of a fool of myself in the pub with two lads from Galsgow...you're still barred though.

[butephoto]

Eh, was I there? I don't remember anything.

Good to see you again Mark. It's been too long. I'll really need to get through for a tasting soon!

It was also great to meet ClubSmed and Douglas from the forum.

[peaty001]

Yes a fine day though all got a bit..er...blury at the end which made for a wonky return to sunny Galsgow

[Douglas]

Arthur and everyone at RMW did a great job in absorbing the new regulations to deliver yet another classic weekend in the whisky calendar. I'm still amazed just how relaxed and good natured the whole event is.

Great also to catch up with Leither, Mark and Neil from Cadenheads, Martin from Ardmorangie, the unique Ralfy, and butephoto - good to be able to thank Mark in person for all his efforts with this forum.

Plus a shedload of (other!) industry legends, all in a marvellous setting.

I'm sure there was something else. Oh yes..., and plenty of very fine whiskies and rums. Simply superb.