Cork or Screw Top for your Scotch?

Cork or Screw Top?     Plastic and screw cap are only used and considered because they are cheaper. Not at all because they are better.  Cork forests support wild life, a way of living and a traditional industry.  There are different types of cork stoppers made ~...

Glasswear… Does it really matter? Yes, of course!

http://islaywhiskyacademy.scot/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Glasswear.mp4   Glasswear. Does it really matter…? Well, YES. And no! There is not one type of glass for enjoying whisky – because we enjoy Scotch many different ways and in many different places....

Tasting Notes: Octomore 10.2 Bruichladdich

Octomore 10.2 from Bruichladdich OCTOMORE 10.2 from Bruichladdich. 8 YO. 96.9 ppm. 56.9% abv Tasting Notes done in Bowmore on Saturday 4th April 2020 – in Corona lockdown!! Will this affect the flavour…?? Only kidding! COLOUR: Dark auburn gold.  Huge bubbles in...

Islay Whisky & Love Valentine Special

Islay Whisky & Love Valentine Special Treat your Valentine to a Whisky & Love weekend on the Isle of Islay Cost is £1520.   Email rachel@islaywhiskyacademy.scot to book this special treat. Does not include airfare. Whisk your partner off to Islay to enjoy the...