The Kilchoman distillery is set into beautiful farmland and nature; this is the only distillery not located right at the ocean, and we drive by Loch Gorm and several fields of barley with Kilchoman signs that identify the variety grown there. It’s a narrow but beautiful road, and the weather […]
Isle of Islay , Scotland , whisky
Isle of Islay – Whisky Distillery Pilgrimage
The Isle of Islay is known for its peaty whisky, and there are nine active single malt scotch whisky distilleries on the island. We visited each and every one plus a couple more… Bunnahabhain and Ardbeg were covered during the Fèis Ìle on our first two days on the island. […]
Isle of Islay , whisky
Isle of Islay – Bruichladdich Distillery Tour
Bruichladdich is the first distillery we visit after the Fèis Ìle is over; it’s the one closest to Portnahaven where we’re staying. We park our car with a view to the sea inlet that splits the Isle of Islay open in the south. The visitor’s centre is rustic with exposed […]
Isle of Islay , Scotland , whisky
Isle of Islay – Fèis Ìle Whisky Festival
The Isle of Islay is known for its peaty whisky, and the island’s distilleries put on a whisky festival each year, the Fèis Ìle. It’s a very popular week on the isle, and I struggled finding accommodation and a rental car, but we are lucky enough to still cover the […]
Isle of Islay , Scotland , travel , whisky
Isle of Islay – Portnahaven
From Glasgow, we take a bus to Kennacraig where we catch the ferry to the Isle of Islay. It’s a whole-day trip all in all, but we get to see the Scottish countryside and several Loch’s from the bus, and the ferry ride is also very nice. In Port Askaig […]