This week on the Savory Road Jeff visits the Isle of Islay off the western coast of Scotland. On this small island their are already eight malt whiskey distilleries. All specializing in Peet flavored whiskey.
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Getting ready to sail to Islay
Boat to Islay
Isle of Islay, historical ruins
Islay Ales
Islay Ales
Islay Woolen Mill
Owner of Islay Woolen Mill and my new hat
Road Trip
Bruichladdich Distillery
Stopping in the Port Charlotte Hotel
Port Charlotte Hotel
Port Charlotte Music Entertainment
View from our AIrbnb in Bridgend
Bowmore Distillery
Laphroaig Distillery
Dave our Tour Guide, discussing how malting occurs, Laphroaig Distillery
Museum at Laphroaig Distillery
Malting
Smoking the Malt
Dave shows us how the peat is smoked
The stills
Laphroaig Distillery
Laphroaig Distillery
Laphroaig Distillery
Ardbeg Distillery
Our Airbnb in Bridgend
Saying goodbye to Islay