First Whisky & Rum Festival in Graz, Austria

Whisky & Rum Festival in Graz, Austria Whisky for Girls (& Guys!) island whisky tasting ~On Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 October 2013, Graz city in Austria was host to the first Whisky & Rum Festival. Presented by Dr. Bottle Scaria with assistance from The...

Drink Whisky, Speak Gaelic

Drink Whisky - Speak Gaelic UISGE BEATHA ~ water of life ~ whisky**********Cuibhle Blaise or Cuibhle Bhlas ~FLAVOUR WHEELduilleagach ~LEAFYflranach ~FLORALmeasach ~FRUITYcbhraidh ~FRAGRANTleathair ~LEATHERYmar thombaca ~TOBACCOtoit – fhiodha...

Still Games from Bruichladdich

Still Games from Bruichladdich When Whisky for Girls (& Guys!) saw the new Valinch from Bruichladdich, we knew we had to get a bottle.As usual, the Bruichladdich Team are in good witty form with this offering ~Still Game is a Scottish Television show which is...

The Troubling of the Waters ~ George Mackay Brown

The Troubling of the Waters - George MacKay Brown There is much talk lately about Quoylay whisky, but the truth is, there were several different kinds of whisky in that island.Tom of Seatter’s whisky was like a blowlamp flame in your throat, the reason being...

Islay Drams Avert War……

Islay Declares War on Britain David Cameron was in Downing St, when his phone rang.“Hello prime minister”, a heavily accented Islay voice said, “this is Lucci speaking over here in the Bowmore bar, Islay, we are sick of high petrol prices, food...