Dreaming of Islay Whisky mini vid #WHISKYAFFINITY A mini taster video showing the Whisky Making process from Barley to Scotch. Each stage in the process is illustrated with photos from different Islay Distilleries ~ there are a couple of guest distilleries in here...
Cork or Screw Top on your Scotch bottle? 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...
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 ring around rim when poured...
CEREMONIAL SCOTCH 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 ritualistic times in our lives. At thresholds, at doors ways in time, in celebration, in...
In my Mouth I hold the World This Liquid. This pale lemon, gold flecked sparkle. This tawny, amber, dew. This glittering, glistening gift from earth. Heavy, oily, light, dry. Velvet mouthfeel, long finish. Tongue coating, lips tingling, warmth rolling to the heart....
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 on WATER PEAT YEAST GROWING...