Eric Clapton's Backless is his sixth studio album released in 1978. With a career spanning over half a century, already cementing his guitar God status in the 60s from The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and Cream. His solo career started in the 70s and remains my favorite period. This album wraps up the decade perfectly, albeit a difficult follow-up to Slowhand. Not to mention the lovely analog sound of the recordings from this period.

Port Ellen single malt from 1982 and bottled in 2007 from Berry Bros & Rudd. This is a single cask with abv of 46%. When I visited Islay in 2019 Port Ellen was used for malting only after being closed down in 1983. It is scheduled to be reopened in 2023. I can't wait to crack this one opened.

James 🇳🇿 🇭🇰 (@sicklehut)