Ardnahoe Distillery Tour and Interview with Emily - Islay Whisky Woman

[@sedagive5371]

Great looking distillery in a beautiful location. Thanks for the tour. Cheers Jason.

[@WhiskyJason1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidowen2834]

Looks a neat and tidy distillery, enjoyed your video tour 👍, cheers Jason.

[@WhiskyJason1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tantrum777]

More Islay whisky in the world is never a bad thing! Looking forward to trying the new kids on the block! Thanks Jason!

[@WhiskyJason1]

Ardnahoe are doing some good things

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Another epic report about an apparently epic distillery too (& indeed what a fantastic location!). With all was told here (nice perspectives about a rather pure and rich distillate & therefore a potentially superior whisky to expect), I really hope they'll let the distillate shine & not bury it under trendy multi-casks finishing like many do, just saying....Thanks for this gorgeous report & yes Emily is cool & I'll check out her Instagram as well. Slainte !

[@WhiskyJason1]

I hope they follow your advice

[@Rohit_M]

Is Ardnahoe a new make spirit to look out for in the next couple of years Jason? The distillery looks impressive.

[@WhiskyJason1]

I sure hope so

[@fritsk2]

Outside wooden tuns are actually wormtubs, not washbacks, correct?

[@WhiskyJason1]

Worm tubs are a type of condenser. They are a traditional way of turning spirit vapour back into liquid. The lyne arm at the top of the still is connected to a long, coiled copper pipe (worm) that sits in a huge vat of cold water (tub), which is usually outside. As the vapour travels down the worm, it condenses back into liquid form. In a washback the fermentation happens.

[@fritsk2]

@@WhiskyJason1 I asked, as I thought washbacks are always inside while worm tubs are always outside. Apparently they have washbacks outside?

[@WhiskyJason1]

yes - some distilleries do have washbacks outside

[@fritsk2]

@@WhiskyJason1 Thanks. Learned something new.

[@mvv1408]

Watch the whole video. You're right, they are wormtubs. It doesn't make sense to have washbacks outside, it would be near impossible to control fermentation temperature.