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 The CLASSIC MALTS Cruise is for many the 'must do' event in Scotland's sailing year... would you care to join us in 2008?
United by a passion for sailing, scenery and single malt whisky, crews embark on a 200-mile voyage through the Inner Hebrides, choosing their own route from Oban to Skye, and back south to Islay. Hospitality offered by the coastal Classic Malts distilleries of Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin provides the social focus for a relaxed fortnight of cruising. The simple formula has proved to be very successful: tremendous sailing and great fun! All crews are welcomed ashore as guests of the distilleries, for buffets, music, dancing and, of course, for a chance to meet those whose lives are spent making Scotland's finest whisky.
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| Three Unique Malts Make for Three Different Parties |
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Over the course of the last two weeks crews from yachts participating in the 2008 Classic Malts Cruise have been hosted to some true Scottish hospitality at each of the three coastal Classic Malts distilleries – Oban, Talisker and Lagavulin. Each evening had its own tone, reflecting perhaps the different characteristics of these fine single malts.
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| Christine Spreiter - Official Cruise Photographer |
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You may have seen Christine Spreiter, the official Cruise photographer, speeding past you taking pictures from her RIB Chaser during the Cruise. A selection of her images are available on the Cruise website to give a flavour of this year’s Cruise. However, Christine has far more pictures than we can show on the website, so if you wish to view more of her images or to purchase photography or see the full selection of images of your boat and crew please contact Christine after the cruise. - see www.classicmaltspics.com
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 We’re sure that you would agree that it’s wonderful being a malt whisky lover. There’s all the experiences gained from enjoying your favourite malt, but there’s also the excitement you can get from unearthing new ones.
Come in and discover the CLASSIC MALTS Selection and the wide range of flavours, aromas and history that they offer at www.MALTS.com
Become a Friend of the CLASSIC MALTS and receive the regular free newsletter with details of new special bottlings, expert comment, archive material, competitions and the thoughts of other Friends at www.MALTS.com
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Discover the distilleries that the Cruise visits ............................................................ Oban distillery, founded in 1794, is at the heart of Oban - the "Gateway to the Isles". Fine single malt whisky has been made here for over 200 years in one of the oldest licensed distilleries, its stills among the smallest in Scotland. ............................................................ Talisker is the home to a powerful malt of rare distinction. Here, lodged far from any neighbour in the small coast community of Carbost at the head of Loch Harport, is one of the finest yet most remote distilleries of all. ............................................................ Lagavulin is the definitive Islay malt, from the ancestral home of the Lords of the Isles who long ago ruled much of what became Scotland ........................................................... |
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