Regarding whisky, you've got something wrong: Bruichladdich is not the only distillery on Islay making unpeated malt. Bunnahabhainn also makes unpeated malts.
Currently sat in my room in the harbour Inn next to the bowmore distillery having done a tour of Laphroaig and a tasting at Lagavulin earlier today. Can 100% confirm it's a great location. Nice quiet roads friendly locals and great seafood and whiskey. I will definitely be coming back again. Sad to be leaving tomorrow having only arrived yesterday. 🙁
@@motosnape For Christmas Eve I’m getting an Ardbeg 10 delivered to my house from my local liquor store (liquor stores delivering in my state is the only good thing that’s came out of the epidemic Lol). I’m pumped up to finally get it. The first scotch I ever tried was last Christmas and it was Lagavulin 16 and I loved it! I jumped right in the deep end on the peated scotches and I loved the stuff. 😁
@@mikeappleget482 Try Talisker next. Similar in style to the Islay scotch, but with more Highland influences. To me it tastes like Old Pulteney mixed with Ardbeg. Then Try Highland Park and Ardmore....both are peated, but the peat on the mainland is more wood based (Islay is moss based) and gives the malt a more campfire character without the medicinal notes. Its a welcome change from Islay every once in while.
I've wanted to go to the Hebrides since my 20s & it hasn't happened yet, but... I think the calm you mention, as you show all that green moss etc is due to the green. At least I love all those colors & textures! Bright colors are not for me. I appreciate finding this tonight because this morning I was wondering where he wrote that book & you answered for me! Strong contender to visit. Thank you!
To be honest unless you want to tour the distilleries or try out the golf course there's not much else on Islay. We only found one dog friendly cafe (called 'Labels') and there is only one real campsite if you are in a campervan or tent at Port Mor beside Port Charlotte. We visited in September 2019. We enjoyed going over to Jura and camped overnight at Corran Sands. We did buy some gin (the Botanist) and whisky on Islay. The ferry company Calmac have very friendly helpful staff though they can't seem to be punctual so just 9/10 for the ferries.
Sorry, but despite the legitimacy and allure of the info and the obvious need to go to Islay, I still feel put off by the cheesy music and the sense that I’m watching an infomercial
Pssh. Top reasons for visiting Islay
-) Lagavulin
-) Laphroaig
-) Ardbeg
-) Caol Ila
-) Bunnahabhain
-) Bruicladdich
-) Bowmore
-) Kilchoman
And Ardnahoe!
@@macallanfinerare2552 Have they released a bottling yet? Peated or unpeated?
@@macallanfinerare2552 ardnahoe wasn’t open when this video was made i think
In Peru we have a place named "Islay" too. It is incredible to know that exist an island in Scotland with this same name.
Had the opportunity to work on islay a few times, everybody is so friendly loved it
Great video. I’ll be sailing there tomorrow!
Regarding whisky, you've got something wrong: Bruichladdich is not the only distillery on Islay making unpeated malt. Bunnahabhainn also makes unpeated malts.
As well as Caol Ila.
@@macallanfinerare2552 You learn something new every day. That I didn't know
This is my home....I am indigenous to this island...and I have visited the wee isle...our familie's
Our fam is widespread and most of us dont even know where we are from
You are truly blessed. My ancestors are from Scotland but I have not found our who/where yet. I would so love to visit.
Currently sat in my room in the harbour Inn next to the bowmore distillery having done a tour of Laphroaig and a tasting at Lagavulin earlier today. Can 100% confirm it's a great location. Nice quiet roads friendly locals and great seafood and whiskey.
I will definitely be coming back again.
Sad to be leaving tomorrow having only arrived yesterday. 🙁
been here for few times, and I am absolutely mesmerised by its nature, vibe and people!!! love it
Bruichladdich makes the only unpeated whisky on Islay? Have you not heard of Bunnahabhain?
That and Caol Ila also do unpeated whisky runs for special editions and blends.
He was probably paid to say so, for marketing reasons.
Recently finished a bottle of Bunnahabbain 12, excellent stuff. Classic Laddie is next on the to do list👍
@@motosnape For Christmas Eve I’m getting an Ardbeg 10 delivered to my house from my local liquor store (liquor stores delivering in my state is the only good thing that’s came out of the epidemic Lol). I’m pumped up to finally get it. The first scotch I ever tried was last Christmas and it was Lagavulin 16 and I loved it! I jumped right in the deep end on the peated scotches and I loved the stuff. 😁
@@mikeappleget482 Try Talisker next. Similar in style to the Islay scotch, but with more Highland influences. To me it tastes like Old Pulteney mixed with Ardbeg. Then Try Highland Park and Ardmore....both are peated, but the peat on the mainland is more wood based (Islay is moss based) and gives the malt a more campfire character without the medicinal notes. Its a welcome change from Islay every once in while.
So Beautiful Isle I just Love this Place 💜💜💜💜💜
Well done man - planning a trip there soon and this was a great watch to help with preparations.
Incredible place! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! :)
I’ll be there in less than 2 weeks for my first visit. Great video!
Great video about my homeland 😊
I've wanted to go to the Hebrides since my 20s & it hasn't happened yet, but... I think the calm you mention, as you show all that green moss etc is due to the green. At least I love all those colors & textures! Bright colors are not for me. I appreciate finding this tonight because this morning I was wondering where he wrote that book & you answered for me! Strong contender to visit. Thank you!
Great video, great place.
Great video I love the name Islay
Great video!
There is also Lagavulin and Bowmore distilleries
The highest summit on a Islay is Beinn Bheigeir which is nearly 500m high
There’s also Laphroaic and Ardbeg, there are loads of distilleries
I’m Scottish I’ve never been I’m just watching this bc I’m named after that Island lol
which one of your parents is the peat head?
Heaven.
Man if this doesn't make me pull the trigger on those plane tickets idk what will.
yeah lets go
What’s the song that starts at :45?
Here right now
To be honest unless you want to tour the distilleries or try out the golf course there's not much else on Islay. We only found one dog friendly cafe (called 'Labels') and there is only one real campsite if you are in a campervan or tent at Port Mor beside Port Charlotte. We visited in September 2019. We enjoyed going over to Jura and camped overnight at Corran Sands. We did buy some gin (the Botanist) and whisky on Islay. The ferry company Calmac have very friendly helpful staff though they can't seem to be punctual so just 9/10 for the ferries.
Ian Ferguson can’t believe you go to Jura and didn’t visit the lovely lussa lady’s and taste the gin they make. A reason to go back?
Better off getting the ferry to Mull .
Crafter no islay is way better
im named after the isle
The 5 reasons: Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, Kilchoman.
Islay Mollendo
I can't go for Fear I wouldn't leave.
Sorry, but despite the legitimacy and allure of the info and the obvious need to go to Islay, I still feel put off by the cheesy music and the sense that I’m watching an infomercial
This might be the most annoying voice I’ve ever heard.
Sorry but no