Tommy takes the family on a leisurely sunset cruise in the Big Lake on the "Maaltley Crew."

Another breathtakingly beautiful day, 80 degree water temperature, and clear blue skies. The family and I boarded the "Maaltley Crew" for an anticipated spectacular sunset. While I have absolute respect for Mother Nature and would never take a chance with the family by imbibing while in command of the "Maaltley Crew," I couldn't help but wonder , wouldn't it be heaven on earth off the shore of Grand Heaven to enjoy a Port Ellen single malt as the sun sets into the Great Lake? The Port Ellen I had in mind is one I purchased several years ago, the 1979, 22 year old Limited Edition Numbered Bottles, first release 2001, 56.2 vol., unfortuneately no longer available. The color is green, a grassy, grainy nose, nutty, malty first taste and peaty, salty finish. As Captain of the "Maaltley Crew," I had to make an executive decision before the sunset, "we are going back to port," I commanded. The moans of protest and disappointment heard as we hastily made our way back to the marina with the sun setting to our backs were quickly assuaged with a dram of the Port Ellen once on shore in the dark. We missed the sunset but gained a dram of the Port Ellen. Slainte, Tommy Maaltman