https://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....
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...
Celebrating Scotch https://islaywhiskyacademy.scot/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Earth-Whisky.mp4 Distilleries make whisky and age it in damp, cavernous warehouses. After storing for 10, 12, 18, 22 years it is bottled and sold to the public, often to drink at...
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...
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...
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...
