What people said about Maltstock...

I think its a totally unique event there is nothing like it in the world ,its inexpensive,the venue is perfect ,the people who attend are really into malts and they were happy to share their whisky and their stories with complete strangers and when the time came to say goodbye there were no strangers only friends and they will remain that way for a long time.

This is when the Magic of Malt comes alive when its shared willing with people who share the same passion and this event provide the perfect stage for it all to come alive.

Jim McEwan, Bruichladdich Distillery Manager, Scotland

"All Visitors brought one bottle, some even more…all these bottles were placed on tables in the centre square….free to taste for all whenever you felt like. To my opinion this concept worked out very well…… We will come next year again and I hope then there will be more Whisky fans from Germany."

Hannes, Maltallica, Germany 

"My best Whisky Experience since I started tasting whisky two years ago….and all this in such a beautiful surroundings, with good food, excellent whiskies and on top of this all the campfire with Jim McEwan…see you all next year, I would not want to miss it."

Steven, Single Malt Waasland, Belgium

"I especially would like to mention the very relaxed atmosphere at Maltstock. My personal highlight of this first edition was the campfire on Saturday night. Jim McEwan and Billy Walker treating the crowd on a perfect and hilarious stand up comedy show. Already looking forward to the next edition!

Sixty Dick, on www.levenswater.nl, The Netherlands

I must say that the session with Billy the Ben Riach Kid round the campfire was one of the most memorable times in my 47 years ,it was so funny it still makes me laugh when I think about it and will do as long as I live,absolutely brilliant it could never be repeated so for those attending what they witnessed was two old guys having a real fun time kicking ass and no offence taken ,This was "The Rumble in the Jungle" Scottish style.

Jim McEwan, Bruichladdich Distillery Manager, Scotland.

"Jim-San, point of order...do all the Islay stillmen have a leather fetish?"

Billy Walker, BenRiach Distillery Manager, Scotland

"Compliments to the Maltstock team on the organisation, the choice of the location and the special atmosphere. The enthusiasm of the team worked like a spark. Had some fine chats with several whisky enthusiasts. Great opener of the Whisky Season."

Hans Bol, Whisky Import Nederland (WIN)

"Thanks you all for organising such an amazing event! I really hope we will see it again next year!!"

Peter Graus, Usquebaugh Society, The Netherlands

"Had such a great weekend. The whisky, the quiz, but above all, the amazing people. The staff was fantastic. Such hard working and dedicated people….. I had the time of my life and will certainly be back next year"

Jock Shaw, www.scothandfolk.nl, Scotland/Netherlands

"An amazing weekend! Fantastic atmosphere, nice whiskies, excellent master classes (Billy Walker and Jim McEwan were brilliant), lovely breakfast and BBQ and fun Whisky Quiz. Biggest personal whisky surprise: BenRiach work in progress 1995, 53% cask #3178. Best whisky on Maltstock: GlenDronach 37yo 1972 (54.8%, Oloroso Butt #719)

Anton van Kampen, Usquebaugh Society, the Netherlands

"Maltstock was a terrific experience, gave us lot's of great memories and many new friends. Hope it will be organised again next year!"

Chris Vaernewijck, The Wee Dram, Belgium

"Maltstock...I will keep it simple and from the heart: B R I L L I A N T!"

George Geest, Usquebaugh Society, the Netherlands

"Until we meet again, God will keep you in the palm of his hand"

Jim McEwan, Bruichladdich Distillery Manager, Scotland