1st June 2004
Another quiet day of sorts , a drive over to Port charlotte for a bite of lunch and a quick drop into Bruichladdich to pick up a valinch we couldn't pick up on sunday . Then onto the Ardbeg Candlelight dinner for an Evening of fine food and whisky .
We were 2 of the Lucky people to get onto this meal along with Tamara and her husband Richard ....

The Menu
Feel the spirit of Ardbeg.....

Ardbeg very young and its tapas...
Oyster on a bed of chopped beetroot and avocado puree with herb jelly . Red PepperTortilla . Brochette of Chicken marinated in whisky and a Spicy sauce with mint , Cherry Tomato and Cheddar .

Glen Moray 12 years old
Shellfish and Salmon in a saffron and whisky nage .

Glenmorangie Tain L'Hermitage
Pan fried Islay Lamb chops with a spicy honeyed sauce , served with raisin and hazelnut polenta , parsnip chips and boiled potatoes .

Ardbeg Fino cask 1975
Dark chocolate Tart with Cappucino Sauce.

Coffee with a surprise.

Stuart and Martine at the Meal To the Staff at Ardbeg....
The meal was as wonderful as ever , Mel and myself loved the combination of the chocolate tart and the Ardbeg 1975 , i know Richard enjoyed the Oysters , seeing he got Tamara's and Mel's ! Mel also enjoyed the Tain L'hermitage , I've never seen her savour a whisky so much and for so long !
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