26th May 2003
Caol Ila Mash Tun Caol Ila Wash backs View From the stillhouse
Caol Ila Stills
Port Ellen Maltings
A day of two halves , first a morning spent at the top of the isle at caol Ila , a tour i hadn't done for a while , it's nice to see the less popular distilleries but i have to say this was the worst one of the week (in my opinion ) , i think Caol Ila should have a sit down before next year because there were just too many people around and organisation was a bit lacking . it totally spoilt the tour .

After a bite to eat at The Old Kiln Cafe , a late afternoon tour of Port Ellen maltings was on the cards , it's a great place to do , you get to see a bit of the process you don't get to see normally and you get a peat smoked Venison burger thrown in to boot ! There seemed to be quite a bit of the second Port ellen release floating about as well .

Malt Steeping Peat Kiln The evening was finished in the usual style , a night in the Lochside , Tamara and Richard joined us for a drop or two of the good stuff .
Port Ellen Maltings Control Room The Original Racking and Reducing Vat from PE distillery The demolition
 
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