Whisky is coming Home

Bringing Whisky Home (literally) Entering a new decade I look forward with excitement, not back with analysis… I’m anticipating great changes in the Scotch Malt Whisky Industry. Whisky will be produced for two markets. One which feeds the new whisky drinkers and moves...

The Islay Whisky Academy Diploma 2019

Islay Whisky Academy Diploma 2019 Now booking for next year ~  26 – 30 Oct. 2020.  5 Days of in depth learning on Islay. Lectures, workshops, distilleries. Elements, Production, Whisky Email: rachel@islaywhiskyacademy.scot to book your place.  MONDAY: Water...

THE ISLAY WHISKY ACADEMY Diploma 21 – 25 Oct 2019

Islay Whisky Academy 2019 WELCOMING THE BIG HITTERS  @ THE ISLAY WHISKY ACADEMY 2019 MONDAY – Morning Lectures: David Webster: GEOLOGIST and author of A GUIDE TO THE GEOLOGY OF ISLAY. The influence of geology on water. Different water influences whisky making....

In my Mouth I Hold the World

In My Mouth I Hold the World This Liquid. This pale lemon, gold-flecked sparkle. This tawny, amber, dew. This glittering, glistening gift from the earth. Heavy, oily, light, dry. Velvet mouthfeel, and long finish. Tongue coating, lips tingling, warmth rolling to the...

THE ISLAY WHISKY ACADEMY 2019 Diploma Certificate

Sign up for THE ISLAY WHISKY ACADEMY Diploma Certificate.5 Days Full on residential Whisky Education course 21 – 25 October 2019. Inclusive cost is £1350.  Learn enough to start your own distillery…This year we will focus onWATERPEATYEASTGROWING...