🔥 Islay Whisky Trail - Complete Scotland Travel Guide
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Islay is home to some of the most famous Scotch Whisky distilleries in the world. It’s the finest alcoholic drink you can buy. But how is it made and what makes Islay Scotch whisky so different? If you are a whisky fan, join me on the Islay Scotch whisky trail as I show you around the 10 Scotch whisky distilleries that are open on Islay: Port Ellen, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich (Port Charlotte), Kilchoman, Caol Ila, Bunnahabhain and Ardnahoe.
Even if you don’t like whisky, go for the gorgeous Scottish scenery, especially overlooking the paps of Jura. Worth a look even if you don’t drink Scotch!
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Welcome to my first ‘feature length’ videos.
I know it’s a lot longer than the typical videos that I do, but let me know in the comments section below if you like this sort of thing and what you think I could improve on.
By the way, if you are thinking about coming here to Islay, I highly recommend it!
@@enzogonzales1572 thanks man, I appreciate your support!
@@UltimateBucketList why haven’t you been uploading on you other channel
@@ryanjuarez9428 been busy bro, with work and with travelling. Will be uploading again soon.
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Loved every minute of it.
I just wanted to say that this is, by far, the best visual documentation of Islay that I've seen - period. Nevermind documentaries etc. - this shows so much of its beauty. Thank you so much for this video!
Thanks Keith, I appreciate your kind words on this video.
I wish this one had more views, but hopefully they'll pick up soon.
I recommend that you visit there one day!
@@UltimateBucketList I will try sharing it with some of the whisky tube folks that do livestreams. I feel like Roy from Aquavitae in particular would adore this!
@@keithl7700 Thanks! :)
Agree 100% 👍
You go, guy. Barge on in. My motto is, "They can only say 'No', so why not try?"
Love your spunk.
I don't think they would have minded anyway! But thanks!
Very much enjoyed this. You certainly didn’t waste your time producing it because it was well worth the time to watch! Production seems top notch. Subject matter is exactly what Scotch drinkers want to see! Great job keep it up!
Thank you very much, I appreciate that!
Been there a few years ago. Islay is such a wonderful place. And as a scotch lover especially peated whiskey Islay is a mecca that scotch lovers must visit. I've visited all the distilleries in the island. I would love to visit again!
I hope that you do visit again. And I agree: it is a mecca for anyone that loves smoky Scotch whisky!
@@UltimateBucketList And neighbouring Jura too.
I've been to Islay 6 times in the last 11 years, didn't go for 5 years, and didn't go this year because of COVID. It's a lovely island to visit and I stay in Portnahaven when I'm there
Islay's a cool place, though I found nothing special about Portnahaven apart from the lighthouse opposite.
@@UltimateBucketList Probably because of COVID, it wasn't busy. A few years ago, in the post office there, (this is no lie) they were selling like 10 tins of match attax from 2011
I’ve watched this video at least five times. Fantastic job. - Philadelphia, PA, USA
Thanks Mirtri. Islay is definitely worth visiting once in your life.
If you come, I'm sure you'll have a great time! :)
Great video, thx ! . . . i LOVE the rustic edge of old distilleries, fallen bricks and all ...
Yes, I know what you mean. If you ever get a chance to visit this place, do it!
I have already watched a few videos on Islay but this one is definitely worth it. Ninh made me want to go back!!
Thanks! One day, you probably will visit Islay again! :)
Great video, hopefully things will get back to normal and everyone could come to visit Islay and the distilleries. I've got here 12 years ago and never left, I love this place ❤️
Yes, it's a shame that this COVID thing has ruined everything. But once it's all over, people will come back.
It's too awesome a place not to!
Fantastic video, great photography and great narration, well done!
Thanks Andy, much appreciated!
This island looks amazing! I don't like whisky so much but I think is very interesting the history and the manufactured.
Even though Whisky making is the main business on the island, it's still a lovely island to explore. You'll love the varying scenery and the interesting walks. And I think you'll also enjoy seeing what life is like in rural Scotland, away from the big cities.
@@UltimateBucketList I've seen on internet lots job opportunities in this island.
@@BabyPasku might be worth exploring potentially working in Scotland for a while? But in any case, it's definitely worth visiting. The weather is meant to be good for most of the summer, so now is a good a time as any!
I watched this whole thing in 1 go and it didn't even feel like 43 minutes! This is so we'll produced! Thank you for this video!
You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. It took forever to make, but the results were worth it.
As an Isley Whisky fan I really enjoyed this video. Well narrated, informative and good cinematography. The back grand fiddle music got a bit much though..
Thanks, Islay is definitely worth visiting once in your life. Nothing wrong with the fiddle music though ... there's no such thing as soothing bagpipe music!
Being a fan of Islay whisky I can only applaud your work. Very well done sir !
Thank you very much, I appreciate that!
If you could help me share this video, that'd help me out massively :)
damn its definitely on my bucket list to go to Scotland and visit alllll the distilleries not. i enjoyed your video so much after it was over i just started it over again and watched it back to back while drinking Lagavulin 16 lol.
Lagavulin 16 is a lovely dram! And it's a cool distillery to go to.
Visiting all 125+ distilleries in Scotland ... I know people that do that. I think I've covered 30 already.
Wow that was a great video. Loved the drone footage. I'm just getting into scotch and have yet to try an Islay scotch. I will soon though. Boy would I love to visit Islay some day. What a beautiful place.
Thanks Douglas! If you've ever wanted to visit, please do so!
It's an amazing place - the people are friendly, the scenery is beautiful and so long as the weather holds out - you'll have an amazing time.
Islay scotch is an acquired taste, so start with something light like Bunnahabhain and work your way up to the most aggressive ones (Bruichladdich and Ardbeg).
My personal favourite is Kilchoman, has that signature peat but it has a fresh grassy note that takes the edge of it. :)
My hat is off to you my man. That was hands down the best " feature length " vid doc I've ever seen done by a single individual. And I grew up in the business out here in LA. Great use of your drone, your editing and narration. Keep them coming. I know what I'm drinking for the holidays thanks to you. You took me back to the 1980's :)
Thanks my friend. Glad someone appreciates the hard work I put into these things.
Enjoy drinking whisky over the holidays!
My wife and I returned from our Scotland trip. Although each region has it’s own beauty, Islay was our favorite. Your visual documentation mirrors our experiences.
Ah, I'm glad that this was an accurate reflection of your trip to Islay.
It's a lovely island, and really nice when it's sunny!
Thanks for stopping by.
Love this! I have seen a few distillery tour videos but I would say this is the best I've seen. I am a fan of scotch and would love to visit Scotland for a distillery tour. This video had really got me thinking seriously about it now.
Wow, thank you! And yes, you should definitely visit Scotland for some distillery tours.
The people are friendly, the scenery is beautiful and the whisky is amazing. I think you'll have a wonderful time here.
I only have a few left to do, which I'll complete when I film my video on the NC500, but if you are thinking about doing this yourself, do not hesitate!
Book something and come over here, you won't regret it!
3:33 Laphroaig
6:40 Lagavulin
15:25 Ardbeg
19:45 Bowmore
24:30 Kilhoman
Thank you for the fantastic video!
You're welcome, I hope this inspires you to do the same!
well that brought back some good Islay memories, great vid, damn this bloody virus, lucky I've been there before that. cheers from Germany
Yes lucky you experienced it all before the virus and all the madness.
Thank you for commenting!
The sheer quality of your videos on a one-man crew is so impressive. Not to mention the great writing, research and performance to boot. Oh yeah and motion graphics also? Whew, I thoroughly enjoyed this thanks so much
Thanks Dan, I appreciate that.
Yes, as a 'one-man band' it's pretty time consuming to put all this stuff together.
I appreciate you tuning and and commenting. Glad you enjoy my videos!
Absolutely top class video as usual Ninh!
Thanks! This was a lot longer than I thought it'd be, but it's the sort of content that I hoped would pick up.
Ninth, excellent video brought back many happy times I have had up in Scotland. Can’t believe how good the weather was for you.
Yes, I got really lucky apparently. It's NEVER like this on Islay, so I'm very fortunate.
Thanks!
Welcome back anytime my friend, Sláinte!
Thank you sir! Sláinte Mhath!
Simply amazing, I've recently started my journey in the whisky world and while watching some stuff I found this piece of art. Incredible photograph and video quality, and probably the best explanation of the making-process of scotch that I've seen so far. I'm turning 30 this Sunday and I think I'll share this video with one of my best friends while we actually taste our first Islay scotch (Bowmore 12 and a Lagavulin 8) to celebrate. I'll keep both eyes on your work man!
Thank you Carlos, Happy 30th Birthday for Sunday!
I hope you enjoy your first taste of Islay Whisky. It's an acquired taste, so don't be put off if you try it first time and don't like it.
I think you'll find the Lagavulin 8 more palatable than the Bowmore, but take your time with both of those.
Thanks for sharing this video :)
Brilliant and informative video tour really sold the island must look up your other tours.
Glad you enjoyed it. I plan to do more of Scotland soon!
Thank you for the fantastically well done tour! This perfectly compliments my new-found love of Islay Whisky!
You're welcome! I hope this inspires you to actually come to the island one day? You won't regret it, it's beautiful out there.
Great video! Very informative and covered islay whisky quite well. Great work man!
Thank you very much! 😀
Amazing video. It made me feel like I am actually touring Islay.
Thanks. Hopefully you'll make it to Islay one day!
This is one of the best videos I've seen from the scotch whisky trail. Cheers mate, you did this one well
Thank you very much, I appreciate that!
It's a shame this video about Islay doesn't get more views, so if you get a chance, share it where you can. :)
Love your video. Lagavulen and Bowmore are two of my favourites. I learned a lot too. I always thought that the peat flavours came from the water and not from the peat smoke used to dry the malted barley. I will put a trip to Islay on my bucket list.
Ah, you learn something every day! Thanks for commenting on this video :)
Awesome video as always ninh! Your channel is criminally underrated. Keep up the great work man.
Thank you Noah, I appreciate that!
Just have to find more places to go to that aren't shut!
Superb Film Ninh. Excellent camerawork on the drone and grand all over. Cheers!
Thanks Noel, much appreciated!
Thanks for this share and warm&frankly explanations, one of the best share about whisky tour.
Glad you enjoyed my video. If you have a chance to come to Islay, please do!
Thanks so much for a great tour. I found it very interesting as I love malt whiskey and you did your homework really well on this place. what a beautiful Island will have to visit it some day.
Thanks! I worked long and hard on this video. Hopefully it'll inspire you to come here one day, it really is a marvellous place to visit!
Dear Sir, you have created absolutely perfect content here. Thank you so much for creating this video. I'll definitely be checking out more of your videos. God mode.
Thank you so much! Glad you like my videos :)
I live in Glasgow so it's not really a big jaunt to get to Islay but have never been...looks awesome,Ardbeg and Laphraoig are my 2 top whisky's......hopefully do this soon,great video by the way!!!
Thanks Stuart! As a Glasgow resident, it's a 2.5 hour drive to the ferry and you're good to go. I'm pretty sure you'll have an amazing time, it's a beautiful island and if you like whisky, this is a perfect staycation! 😀👍
Really good video. Felt like I was watching a documentary on Netflix. Best Islay video I’ve ever seen.
Thanks David, much appreciated!
Excellent Information Well presented and explained. Well done..... For every Whisky student a must study guide
Thanks I appreciate that! If you're every thinking about going to Islay - don't hesitate. It's worth the trip!
Fantastic video. Please do more of this!
Thanks, will do!
Thank you so much for this video in these times, where I cannot travel to Scotland to visit Islay. This year I planned with my father to visit Islay and it's Distilleries on a hiking tour... looking forward to next year while i watch this. Having now a serious case of "wanderlust"... Slàinte from Poland!
Thank you for your message! It's a shame that this year was such a bust for travelling.
It's a great place to hike, especially if you visit the 4 distilleries in the south near Port Ellen, or the three near Port Askaig.
I think you'll have a wonderful time when you come here next year.
Slàinte Mhath!
@@UltimateBucketList Thank you for answering. Yes, we want to enjoy the people, the landscape and the whisky. So hiking is the way to travel. And due the fact we both are peat heads, we gonna concentrate on the on in the south ;-) But after this strange times, why not spend more time on Islay to cover all :D May we meet you there as well then, would be a pleasure! Slàinte Mhath!
love it great video
can't wait for another one
Thanks! Hopefully the next one won't be as long!
@@UltimateBucketList personally like long videos but any type of video is fine for me
I love this tour! Thank you for bringing Scotland home to me. I'd love to see this as a re-visit post-covid where everything is now open!
Glad you enjoyed this video ... I think I'll tour all the highland ones when I get a chance to next summer, hopefully that'll make an equally great adventure :) 👍
Very nice tour! Thanks for helping me to prepare for my visit in June.
You're welcome! I think you'll have an amazing time!
This is just awesome!
Thanks Rob, much appreciated! :)
great shots! This is a reference of Islay for sure!
Thanks! Appreciate you commenting.
Fabulous tour! Thank you 😊
Thanks Jo, much appreciated!
Nice verry nice its the best Scotland and Whisky Video i ever see thank you.
Thanks! It would be amazing if you could help me share this video.
Didn't know there were two hockey loving lagavulin drinkers in the UK 😂
We should have a dram at a game once the season kicks back off
Indeed! There's plenty more hockey loving scotch fans out there!
Excellent video! Please make one for Edinburgh. Great job!
Sure, why not?
Thank you for the fine fine fine video, make me wanna back to Islay in any time!
Great! Hope you make it back there one day!
Fantastic video, me and my dad really enjoyed it, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it - hope you make it to Islay one day.
I’m really hoping for a part two of this
I think I'll do the Highland Scotch tour as part of my trip to the NC500 this summer?
Thank you so much, i really enjoy watching your tour in Islay!
My pleasure 😊 Hope you get to visit one day!
Very good video! Thanks!
Thanks, much appreciated!
What an awesome video! I’ve just recently started drinking whiskey here in the US, and more specifically bourbon. I just had my first ever scotch last week; Laphroaig 10. The smoke was good; the peat was ......??? Well, not sure. Your video makes me want to try more scotch and DEFINITELY visit Islay and the distilleries in person! Thank you!
Sounds great! Glad you got into Islay whisky, as it's an acquired taste - but a rewarding one.
If you've only just started, Laphroaig is a bit hardcore. If you try some Lagavulin or Kilchoman - it's nowhere near as savage.
But yeah, if you ever get to visit these distilleries in person, you're in for a good time.
It's interesting how the way of life is so different here than on the mainland.
Excellent and very informative video. Thanks for sharing it with us over here in the States.
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed this video.
Hope you get to visit this wonderful island one day!
@@UltimateBucketList had I known about it I would have made every effort to go there. I was a young man when we pulled into the port next to Edinburgh Scotland when I was in the Navy. Would have loved to have gone on a tour there.
I can see a trip is on the cards from Australia. Thank you, enjoyed the video, feature length was awesome 👌
You're welcome! I'm glad you like this video and if you are visiting from Oz and you like whisky, this is worth the time and effort to visit!
@@UltimateBucketList lol, definitely on the bucket list mate
Thank you very much. Hope to visit in 2021. Very Nice video
Indeed! It's a great place for sure!
What an incredible video! Enjoyed it start to finish 🥃
Glad you enjoyed it! Slainte Mhath!
Great video, I have watched this several times. Would love to see more of Scotland from you when it’s safe to do so.
Thanks Chelle, funnily enough I'm in Scotland on Monday so I'll probably make a few more videos whilst I'm up there.
Fantastic, looking forward to seeing them!
When this pandemic ends, you should do a tour at Madison Square Garden. Before the pandemic hit the USA, I was going to do the tour at MSG since I live not too far away in north east Massachusetts.
Absolutely! Would love to go back to New York and actually film this for you guys.
MSG would be cool, but the open-door helicopter tours of the city are what I'm dying to do!
Great video!
Thanks!
Excellent stuff UBL!! This vid is inspirational and so friendly. We've been to Islay and want to go back. Our trip was in spring when the lambs were frolicking and there were Highland calves too. The whiskies are amazing and all so different. We had a trip planned in 2020, but COVID... Why don't you come to Australia? Certainly Oz should be on people's bucket lists! Slàinte mhath!
Thanks?! Yes, Islay is a pretty cool place. I'd love to come to Oz, but that requires significant time and money.
One day for sure though!
@@UltimateBucketList You are most welcome. Get in touch when you do!
Amazing Video! Congratulations!
Thanks Daniel!
Wow - what a brilliant video - so well edited - great shots with your drone, and superb commentary. I was thinking of visiting Islay, and wanted to know where to go, and how to do it - and you have certainly answered that. They should use your video to promote the Island. Thank you.
Thanks Steve. I sent an e-mail reply to your questions.
And I agree ... they should use my video :)
While carribean islands are nice and all this is the place I truly want to visit
It's a cool place to go and I recommend that you plan a trip to come here.
I think you'll love the place.
Quite interesting very good liquor production.
It is indeed. Beautiful place too!
I love your Video i am going to need book a tour my self!
Please do! You won't regret going to Islay.
The salty whisky sounds interesting...
Very much so. It's like a hint of seawater or seaweed in your whisky. It's an acquired taste for sure.
I had a bottle of Port Ellen, I bought it in 1998, I was going through a rough patch, divorce etc, and I managed to get through the bottle within a week. I found out how much it would be worth a while ago. Never mind eh?
Damn ... well, I hope it was a good bottle of whisky?
Excellent video!!!! Very informative and well made. Thank you for the effort for share your experiences!!!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed this video.
Great video. Enjoyed every minute. Sláinte.
Thank you Tom. I plan on doing a Highland version of this tour this summer.
Sláinte Mhath!
Great memories there...looking forward to go back again. ASAP if it is up to me but darn COVID rules in my way. But a a next suggestion Route 500?
Absolutely! I plan on doing it this summer if Scotland lets me back in their country!
@@UltimateBucketList You sooner then me....living in a red country from UK perspective. Holiday postponed already 3 times and have to do it again. Hoping 2022 will be a good year. In meantime I can probably re-enjoy the Route %00 from your vlog. This one was great, next time Islay but then the other stuff (e.g monument, soldiers rock, kildalton cross and some other beautiful walks with spectacular scenery) Pffff sounds desperate already don't you think
Thanks for great video.
My pleasure! Glad you like this video ... I miss Islay already!
Great video! Keep up the good work.
You've got a subscriber!😁
Thanks for the sub!
Many thanks!
You're welcome! Check out my other Scottish and Whisky Trail videos :)
Absolute cracker of a video with excellent commentary and superb views, well done you!
Thanks very much, I appreciate you saying so! :)
Amazing!!!
Thanks Fabio! :)
Thank you, great video! ;)
Thanks very much! :)
Just stumbled on your video in my recommendations. VERY glad I did. It would be a dream of mine to do what you just did, but with all the tours open and post COVID. Beautiful Island. Slainte Mhath! :). What about whiskey tour around Ireland next? ;)
Thank you very much! I thoroughly recommend that you make this a place you visit in the next few years or so (when life returns to normal).
Everything from the food, to the scenery, to the whisky (obviously) - but the most amazing thing is the people!
I'll consider doing a tour around Ireland, but with all the COVID restrictions, probably the next tour will be the NC500 ... gotta visit Dalmore!
Slainte Mhath! :)
Something about Islay scotch that just hits differently
I agree. You don't get that smoke / peat flavour in anything else.
чудесный денек и отличные виды. Жаль, что технологии еще не передают через монитор запахи ))
Да, запах в этих местах потрясающий! Спасибо.
Fantastic mate! been there to the many distilleries myself a few times. Even went this summer!
Thanks! Yes, it's a amazing place to be. I'm already looking forward to coming back next year for the Fèis Ìle ... if it's actually running, of course!
awesome , Lagavulin images , my favorite peated scotch ever, cool that Lagavulin you where able to still do a tour, cool thing of them
Yes, the staff at Lagavulin were just awesome. If you get a chance to go one day, I recommend it!
@@UltimateBucketListok 👍, thank you for your reply
Just found your channel. From what I have watched so far I love your videos. May I add Tasmania in Australia has some pretty darn good whiskey if you get the chance. Hopefully COVID will be over soon so we can travel abroad again. This Scottish Isle will definitely be on my bucket list now. 🥃 😁 From Australia. 💜🇦🇺
Absolutely! Would love to come and visit Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and everything in between.
Hopefully this COVID soon will blow over and everything will be fine by next year!
Yes, Let’s get it!!!
Absolutely!
nice video man. thanks.
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!
43 minutes! So this is where you’ve been!
Yeah, this was a long one. Had a wonderful time there though!
Reliable sales. Salute.
Thanks!
Thanks for the commentary. This is a rarity, believe it or not.
You're welcome - I try my best to provide decent commentary (and not point the camera in my face for most of the video).
Finaly a video after 1 month
It took me ages to edit this feature length episode. Besides, I think they'll be local videos from now on, as the government keeps ruining my travel plans!
Thanks for this video, very informative and helpful. We're planning a trip to Islay this spring, seems most of the distilleries are reopened now.
You're welcome! And yes, I believe that the distilleries are now fully open.
I think you're going to have a great time, and I hope that the weather holds out for you.
If you get a chance, help me out by sharing this video.
Enjoy your trip! :)
@@UltimateBucketList thanks, and yeah hope we get good weather. Just wondering, what drone do you use?
Live in Scotland, love your vids wish I could do what you do man 👍
You can bro! Where there's a will, there's a way! And thanks!
@@UltimateBucketList cheers 👍
Awesome vid mate, cool skills, nice commentary and high quality!! But way too much advertisement
Thanks. Sadly, I don't control the ads that UA-cam displays over videos.
Amazing vid. Could you please visit Wanda Metropolitano, and show us the new Atletico Madrid museum?
Okay - when the government's of the world stop overreacting, yes.
Also Ninh, the reason why there are no or little surfers is because of the dangerous undercurrents off some of the beaches
Yes, that's correct.
There are signs everywhere discouraging swimming because of the rips that are along the entire bay.
It's a shame because those waves really were perfect.