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 !
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.
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.
Great looking distillery in a beautiful location. Thanks for the tour. Cheers Jason.
Glad you enjoyed it
Looks a neat and tidy distillery, enjoyed your video tour 👍, cheers Jason.
Glad you enjoyed it
More Islay whisky in the world is never a bad thing! Looking forward to trying the new kids on the block! Thanks Jason!
Ardnahoe are doing some good things
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 !
I hope they follow your advice
Is Ardnahoe a new make spirit to look out for in the next couple of years Jason? The distillery looks impressive.
I sure hope so
Outside wooden tuns are actually wormtubs, not washbacks, correct?
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.
@@WhiskyJason1 I asked, as I thought washbacks are always inside while worm tubs are always outside. Apparently they have washbacks outside?
yes - some distilleries do have washbacks outside
@@WhiskyJason1 Thanks. Learned something new.
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.