Comments on: John MacLellan, Distillery Manager of Bunnahabhain, moving to Kilchoman Distillery

By: Willie

Willie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:36:25 +0000

Bunnahabhain will definitely seem strange without John, but I understand that he is looking forward to the move so I hope it turns out as he wishes.

By: Andrew Hartley-Snazelle

Andrew Hartley-Snazelle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:21:31 +0000

As a regular to the beautiful Islay & Jura for 15 years I will be sorry to see John leave Bunnahabhain such a beautiful distillery where I love to sit on the lawn or the Pier as I have done many times having a laugh & a dram with John.However Kilchoman is a fabulous new distillery in a less traveled gorgeous part of Islay where I hope he is happy stirring things up.
Best regards John & Lindy from Andrew & Barbara

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By: John Hansell

John Hansell — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:27:10 +0000

This year, Alex. Check my blog post tomorrow.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:20:41 +0000

Good for Kilchoman but when will Kilchoman malt arrive in the U.S.?

By: B.J. Reed

B.J. Reed — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:00:13 +0000

John has been a great ambassador for Bunnahbhain and for Islay so this is a great pick up by Kilchoman – Hope Burn Stewart continues to show confidence in “Bunny” and finds a strong replacement. This week will be our third tour of Bunnahbhain since 2004 but our first of Kilchoman.

By: bgulien

bgulien — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:57:26 +0000

It’s a bit of a downsize, but with the Bunnahabhain future in doubt (second hand rumors of planning to sell) I can understand the move. Also the atmosphere at Kilchoman is very nice. I think he will miss the view from Bunnahabhain over the Sound of Islay.
They have a fine visitors shop, with excellent food, so that’s a plus.
All the best for John in his new job.