mr_go

It was pretty clear to me that Sheila was only joking. Her remark was faux indignation in response to your stating "the stuff tastes horrid."

Sheila, am I right?

FlyFish

RSTrav - I think sheila's comment about "not being entitled to an opinion" was just a tongue-in-cheek response to your comment that that whisky tastes "horrid." Since we all know you couldn't possibly have been serious, I agree that it was bad form for her to take you to task for it. 8^)

Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch lists Edradour as being located in the "hamlet" of Balnauld, above Pitlochry.

sheila

RSTraveler, I apologise. I am certain I inserted a smiley, but Fodors appears to have excised it. Mr go was quite right, I was kidding and that was why; and I try to be more careful on the web because of the inability to put expression in written words

As to the location, I was actually try not to be seen to be a smart ass, but to convey the impression that whilst 80 miles is not a big deal in many places, around here, I'd never describe the location in relation to Edinburgh, because it's a world away. It's a good 4 miles from downtown Pitlochry, which is a fairly large tourity place, and all I was trying to do was place it for those who might try to locate it on a large scale map.

Since clearly my opinion is unimportant, I will just mention in passing that in the hundreds of occasions I've passed the road end, I've never seen Balnauld mentioned.

And I hope I did not upset you nearly as much as jenabeat and Yawn_boring have upset me. Sorry again.

Mathieu

Sheila, do not despair.

Those of us who 'know' you and your sage advice through this forum, and understand your humour, will honour you with a dram (or three) of Glenmorangie this evening (maybe even Oban, seeing as it's for you).

And those who don't - well, too bad for them.

Bottoms up, and a great weekend to you (all).

Yawn_boring

My apologies, everyone have a great weekend. Cheers!

RSTravelers

Sheila,
Let's start over - Hi, I'm Stephanie and I am sorry, too. I didn't realize you were joking, and probably because being new here I am not in tune yet with everyone's sense of humor. If I seemed a little upset, (just a tiny bit), it is only due to the fact that I love this forum and want to be accepted as a new member. I have read your posts on numerous occasions and know that you have much great info. to share.

I understand what you were trying to explain about the location of Edradour, but so I don't think I am losing my mental faculties - couldn't one say the distillery is somewhat near Moulin? I must have been partially out of it earlier today since I made reference to my trip to Scotland in 04', when actually it was 03'. Well, I hope we both feel better. I am looking forward to cooler weather for this weekend - enjoy yours.

sheila

It's miles away from Moulin At least 1 1/2miles. You were quite right about that. Too.

And I was drinking Lagavulin tonight. Good job it wasn't gin.

RSTravelers

Whew, now I can go to bed knowing that I still have it together. Well, more or less together, it's been a long day.

Biscotcha

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Edradour, as they claimed to employ 3 guys who made the whisky and about 12 tour guides. It was very charming, and we still imitate the tour guide, who began every sentence with the words, "Roight, then..."

My husband is a huge single malt fan too, but we were satisfied with this one (albeit small) distillery tour and many samplings at the pubs and hotels we visited.

Oh, and Edradour is just a few miles from Pitlochry, where we also enjoyed our stay at Pine Needles.

GSteed

Map searches may supply accurate location/travel information. Hotel bar in Edinburgh. I asked "What scotch should I try?". Hours later the barman brought out two bottles, one a 25 year old and the other a 40 year old scotch. We sampled. Question, "Which do you prefer?". Answers were the same, no one could taste any difference. World Almanac credits whisky as being Scotland's main export!

GSteed

Use Search - Scotland Map. Locations of all distilleries.

Billygoat

GSteed, different malts taste very different and if you can't taste the difference then you have a tin palate.

Sheila, as my old mum used to say when a faddy child said that something tasted horrid.

"All the more for the rest of us!"

Cheers! The Balvenie is my favourite tipple at the moment.
I worked with a man who gave his dad six single malts for his sixtieth birthday and repeated this for each decade. The old boy lived into his mid nineties. It must have been the whisky keeping him going

Dutch

BTW - "Whisky" is also Canadian.

suz12

Gosh is it 15 years ago, my D(pre)H and I had a great trip circumnavigating the Cairngorms. The Whisky country was a highlight (along with castles, cattle and B&B hosts). We also stopped inat Glenfiddich. The distillery is beautiful. It was fun to see Douglas Fir timbers that were brought all the way form our neck of the (former) woods. The great thing to remember, Maddak, is that they gave the designated drivers a wee dram in a bottle to take with and appreciate once back at the B&B. I wish our Napa and Sonoma wineries could figure out a way to do that!