FUN-photos: UK – Scotland
June 19, 2017 by Susan Clarke
The whole reason for taking this trip was to experience Fèis Ìle…The Islay Festival of Music and Malt!
- Whisky tasting is a whole lot like wine tasting. Swirl, smell, sip, swallow…and then the taste… …soft & subtle…or strong… smoky, spicy, salty, sweet?
After spending the night in Paisley, the town next to the Glasgow airport, and a short 45 minute flight we arrived in Islay at 9:15. That gave us 3 full days on the island, where we made it to 7 of the 8 distilleries, and tasted a record 35 different single malt whiskies!
- Our last two days were spent in Oban on the west coast and southern part of the Scottish Highlands. We took the ferry to Kennacraig where Alex & Barbara awaited us for the scenic 2 hour drive back to their home. We met them on our “Slow Boat to Singapore Cruise” in 2016. We had a lovely time exploring the sights, which included a tour of the Oban Distillery, and of course drinking more whisky!
By the end of our 5 days in Scotland, we had tasted a grand total of 45 single malt whiskies…plus 2 rhubarb gins (one with ginger added) & 2 liqueurs…mind you they were wee little tastes…
…some just a wee little bit bigger!