Episodes
The Attic Session 10.5 - BLETHERS for Ardnahoe Distillery - All Islay Whisky Drunk Reviews Some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future. Send questions, abuse etc. to [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/colin.stroud.165 https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZQhXIWb0pHzhVaXw4cM68 https://www.instagram.com/theatticallislay/ Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with...
Published 03/15/22
Published 03/15/22
The Attic Session 10 - Ardnahoe Distillery - All Islay Whisky Drunk Reviews Send questions, abuse etc. to [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/colin.stroud.165 https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZQhXIWb0pHzhVaXw4cM68 https://www.instagram.com/theatticallislay/ Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies. - Congratulations for the first tastes of Ardnahoe Whisky! - Will Jim McEwen get what he hoped...
Published 03/01/22
The Attic S9.5 - BLETHERS & Hogmanay Session - All Islay Whisky Drunk Reviews Prize Draw - Big thanks out to various people - A bit of warbling - Movie reviews - Rodders gets pimped out. Plus a real song from Dave to bring in the New Year Today’s Dram: Mystery Drams Send questions, abuse etc. to [email protected] Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies.
Published 01/05/22
The Attic Session 9 - Jonny & Laphroaig Distillery - All Islay Whisky Drunk Reviews The Christmas, COVID and Colin Memorial Show! - Who will be the next Manager of Laphroaig Distillery after John Campbell? - Are the RSPB decent people? Today’s Dram: Laphroaig Quarter Cask - Plus a peek around Friends of Laphroaig flags - and many thanks out to Stuart Girvan & Chris Strain, The Maid of the Malt, and Martin Brendel Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences,...
Published 12/15/21
The Attic Session 8 - Billy Sinclair & Lagavulin Distillery - All Islay Whisky Any pressure working with Ian MacArthur? What’s Lagavulin’s involvement in Islay Jazz Festival? Today’s Dram: 2018 Jazz Festival Edition - Plus a tribute to Diane Brown overlooking the beautiful Lagavulin Bay and Dunevaig Castle - and Katy Kosmos has changed the spirits into tunes! Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies.
Published 10/26/21
The Attic S7.5 - BLETHERS for Kilchoman Distillery Session - All Islay Whisky Some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future. - What a difference enironment makes - Summer vs Winter drams? - Who invented the Whisky Tasting Wheel? Bagful of Mystery Drams today - includes the perils of whisky out on the open water of Ballygrant Loch, plus a burst of enthusiasm from Dave and his talking dog Last Session: Kilchoman Distillery ...
Published 09/02/21
The Attic Session 6.5 - David Brodie & Bruichladdich Session BLETHERS - All Islay Whisky Some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future. - What’s the REAL story behind U.S. spying on Bruichladdich and their WMD bottle? - Who was the tallest man? - Am I ACTUALLY an alchy if I like this dram? Bagful of Mystery Drams today - includes a view of Bruichladdich Distillery from the Atlantic Ocean of Loch Indaal, plus Dave...
Published 08/14/21
The Attic Session 7 - Kilchoman Distillery & Machir Bay - All Islay Whisky Is Kilchoman spirit too young? What does it mean to be a ‘Farm Distillery’? Today’s Dram: Machir Bay (Non Age Statement) - Plus a peek at the Visitor Centre, 14th century Celtic Cross in the village, and amazing views of the bay itself. Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies.
Published 08/11/21
The Attic S3.5 - BLETHERS for Jonny's Guest Session - All Islay Whisky Some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future. - Was there a little person archer hero assassin on Jura? - Were Chihuahuas dogs of war? Bagful of Mystery Drams today - plus Dave does a lovely song Last Session: Guest Session with Jonny - next time: Ardbeg Distillery Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright...
Published 08/11/21
The Attic S5.5 - Ben’s Guest Session BLETHERS - All Islay Whisky Ben’s Guest Session for Islay Rum - some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future. - What is the Mark of a rum? - What can you stick a finger in to prevent froth? Bagful of Mystery Drams today - plus a quick tour of The Attic (nothing to see here folks), and a moment from The Big Strand just outside where Islay Rum was born Last Session: Ardbeg Distillery -...
Published 06/30/21
The Attic - David Brodie & Bruichladdich Distillery Session 6 - All Islay Whisky What makes Bruichladdich special? Bruichladdich history, special bottles, Feis open days, marketing and daft antics (the yellow submarine included) Today's Dram: Bruichladdich Waves 1st Edition Thanks out to Dave, who has the patience of a saint - we were an absolute zoo after a few hours (mostly not included) Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with...
Published 06/12/21
The Attic - Ben's Guest Session 5 - All Islay Whisky When will Islay Rum be open in Port Ellen? Mystery Drams then Selection of Rums, including Cadenhead and Foursquare - Plus Jonny plays at fixing an old piano, and showing off what Ben's been making on the forge. Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies.
Published 06/12/21
Ardbeg Distillery Session (04) - some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future Bagful of Mystery Drams today - plus Katy Kosmos' poor Auntie Mary has a go at horoscopes and Dave Brodie pops in with a daft song. Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies.
Published 06/12/21
The Attic - Ardbeg Distillery Session - All Islay Whisky Session 4 Today’s Dram: Ardbeg 5 Year Wee Beastie Can such a young whisky be any good? A look at the bottles, history, and amazing setting of Ardbeg. Plus, introducing our trip to the ruins of Solam nearby, and consequent advice on removing ticks. Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies.
Published 04/22/21
The Attic - Guest Session 3 with Jonny - All Islay Whisky Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies. Mystery Drams today - plus Dave pops in with some poetry.
Published 03/17/21
Bowmore Distillery session - some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future. Bagful of Mystery Drams today - plus Katy Kosmos delivers advice from the spirits - and Dave pops in with some rickety poetry. Last Session: Bowmore - next time: Guest Session with Jonathan Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies.
Published 03/17/21
Bowmore Distillery Session - today’s dram: Vault Edition Atlantic Sea Salt Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies up in the Attic.
Published 03/17/21
Bunnahabhain Distillery Session - some extra blethers help muddy the waters with apologies, half-arsed research and predictions about the future. Bagful of Mystery Drams today - plus Dave pops in with some rickety poetry. Next time: Bowmore Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies up in the Attic.
Published 03/17/21
Bunnahabhain Distillery Session - Today's Dram: Bunnahabhain 12 Year Col and Rodders combine local history, legends, experiences, rumours and outright drivel with drinking fine Islay whiskies up in the Attic.
Published 03/17/21