Visiting The World's Whisky Island | Islay

I visit the Scottish Island of Islay, the world’s only whisky island 🥃. The Isle of Islay, located on Scotland’s west coast is one of Scotland whisky regions, known for its Islay peated whisky and home to 9 working Islay distilleries. Islay can be accessed by a 2-3 hour ferry from Kennacraig or Oban or it’s possible to fly with flights from Glasgow taking around 45 minutes.
I take the Calmac ferry to Isle of Islay with my campervan Ernie and aswell as exploring the island, I also do my own Islay whisky tour. I taste Islay single malts at some of the distilleries on the whisky trail near Port Ellen but I also pick up some driver’s drams so I can do my own whisky tasting and decide for myself which is the best Islay whisky back at the Islay campsite.
Islay scotch is renowned worldwide and I make it my goal to visit all 9 Islay distilleries during my time on the island - Kilchoman, Laphroaig, Lagavullin, Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Ardnahoe, Caol Ila and Bruichladdich. The more Islay scotch I try, the more of a whisky fan I become!
Join me on this Scotland travel adventure through Islay as I learn more about whisky, Scotland’s national drink!
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WHO AM I?
If we haven't met before... Hi, I'm Ruth 👋 and I recently bought a campervan to travel my home country of Scotland after living overseas for 12 years. I’ve hardly seen anything or been anywhere in Scotland and now is the time to change that!
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[@sebastianhinz9217]

I think that was the most beautiful travel report on youtube I‘ve seen so far. No self-display, no stressful editing for an audience with the attention of a goldfish… just someone really enjoying the beauty of this place. I also really enjoyed watching it!

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, thank you!

[@chubbrock659]

this really is a very well done narrative. it doesnt hurt that she's very easy on the eyes too!

[@tomthx5804]

I hitchhiked through Scotland in 1977, and got picked up by the owner of the Glenfiddich distillery. He explained all about how Glenfiddich is made, why it is the best bar none, and how to appreciate Scotch in the best way. Back then there were not that many Americans hitchhiking, and he was glad to give us a ride.

[@ruthaisling]

That’s such a great story!!

[@willevans429]

often the old owners of the distilleries were always happy to talk to strangers about this, shows how dedicated they were

[@JEmmertz]

I've tried quite a few of the Islay whiskys, and for such a small island they definitely taste a lot different to each other. Each have their own charm and almost always I can find a new nuance to the taste. A few hints for those who want to test peaty Islay whisky: Start at the lower end of peatiness, and move on to the heavier ones as you get used to them. That leaves your taste buds a fair chance to notice smaller differences. If you have a strong (say something like above 55%) and it is non-chill filtered, it might benefit from a few drops of water to open it up and give you even more flavour.

[@ruthaisling]

Great advice, thanks for sharing 👍

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@@ruthaisling You're AMAZING

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@@ruthaisling Keep up your excellent work ✊️

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@ruthaisling jeeez you're sooo lovely X

[@kaislivesoundchannel4706]

The 16 years old Lagavulin is one of my all time favourites

[@markburnham7512]

I like it very much. My wife says it smells like an ashtray, so I can't have it when she is around.

[@kaasmeester5903]

I used to always have a bottle in the cabinet. But it's become a bit spendy; a bottle used to go for €50 for years. Now it's €110.

[@Bunbury42]

@@markburnham7512 Very accurate. My girlfriend, and also my mother, says it smells like a tire on fire. I love it.

[@molecatcher3383]

Not all will like this whisky at first, but keep drinking it and one day you will start to like it, after a few days more you will love it.

[@bovellois]

@@markburnham7512 it smells like diesel fuel, as one guy told me. That means more of it for the rest of us :-)

[@leonperler9619]

This is hands down one of the best Islay travel Videos out there and i say that as a Whisky nerd.

[@ruthaisling]

That means a lot, thanks so much for watching!

[@tonletsch6207]

You were wondering if there are more square lighthouses. Well, on the island of Terschelling here in the Netherlands there is a big squared lighthouse called 'Brandaris' named after Saint Bandarius and dating back to 1594 (though the first issue of the lighthouse dates back as early as 1323 as top of a church). The lighthouse is still in use and manned for sea traffic control. The island features also it's own whisky called 'Saint Brandaris', though it is distilled at Islay. There's also a whisky version called 'The Lost Whisky' named after an incident by which after a storm in 1969 dozens of whisky barrels washed ashore. Now this new whisky, distilled by Ardmore and after aging in bourbon and rum casks, is shipped on board of the Dutch barkentine (tallship) 'Thalassa' to sail around the world before being bottled.

[@ruthaisling]

That's so interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@andrewmarinkovich8657]

A Distillery tour of Islay is a dream trip for me. Thank you for showing me the way. Hopefully I will be able to do it one day.

[@emmetlyons9060]

Good Luck, Andrew!

[@JackieWW]

Islay is a magical place trapped in time! It amazes me that these distilleries are able to maintain the quaint charm while being such big industries.

[@ruthaisling]

It certainly is! 😍 It's part of what makes visiting them unique and unforgettable!

[@hjkroeze]

I was very happy to see this video Ruth. 24 Years ago I bought a bottle of Laphroaig on the ferry from Rotterdam to Hull and within the box there was a form to get your own plot on the island and I still have it. Every time I still get their emails I never saw videos about the factory and I'm very happy with your video . Thanks!!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MidwestLori77]

I've been.making my way through your videos and I have to say that they are so relaxing to me. I'm a middle aged mom in Kansas, US dreaming of rainy cool Scottish days. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@saintuk70]

11:44 standing right outside the very first house I stayed in as a child - really fond memories of my time on Islay.

[@otwock2]

Great video! Greetings from Poland, from Ardbeg whisky fan!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching from Poland!

[@01466350]

お元気そうで何よりです。また日本に来てくださいね

[@TimMcCurry-ue9kr]

My ancestors were from Islay. Migrated to America in 1761.

[@ruthaisling]

My SPEYSIDE whisky video is now available to watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJfEnKaOedaLhbs I had the BEST time on Islay learning more about Scottish whisky and by the time I left, I'd also learnt how to pronounce all the distillery names correctly. 😂 Let me know your favourite whisky below!

[@TheBorderRyker]

I’m not the biggest fan of peaty whisky. So I tend not to go for the Islay malts with the exception of Bruichladdich which is definitely one of my favourites. Thank you for showing me part of my homeland that I’ve never got round to visiting. Slàinte mhath. 🥃

[@kevintataryn]

Beautifully done video! I have to agree that the peated expressions are some of the most unique and have the most character. Laphroaig and Ardbeg make a beautiful whisky but it's hard to hold a candle to the Lagavulin 16!

[@gazzaman28]

Islay is a very special place, my wife & I honeymooned there, and have gone back on our 5th & 10th anniversaries, so hopefully we'll be back again in a couple of years. Lagavulin is my favourite, but anything peaty floats my boat! Great video, thanks.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it and hope you get back to Islay soon for some more drams! 🥃

[@thebear307]

Another fab video Ruth, I am not a whiskey person but love how you tasting and giving your opinion on the whiskeys. Like you I think there are so many nice places to visit in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ruthaisling]

I agree! I wasn’t a huge whisky fan either but visiting Islay converted me 😅

[@pophooray3749]

スコットランドは、見渡す限り広々とした草原。 ここがルースさんのルーツなんですね、素晴らしいです。 アイラ島のと言えば『BOWMORE』。 スモーキーで、とても辛口な「クセになる美味しいスコッチ」ですよね😉 海の近くに蒸留所があるのは知っていましたが、本当に海辺にあるんですね、驚きました😮😮😮 まさしく、ボウモアは「塩辛い」と言われる由縁ですね。 スコットランドのスコッチの歴史が良く解ります。 ルースさん、ありがとう😆💕✨

[@ruthaisling]

この動画がスコットランドウイスキーのことをもっと理解するのに役立ってくれたら嬉しいです。 ウイスキーに使われているピートには塩気がたっぷり含まれているので、それが塩味に寄与しているのではないかと思います。 環境が味に大きな影響を与えるというのは非常に興味深いです。

[@pophooray3749]

@@ruthaisling そうか、麦を乾燥させるのに使うピートに潮味が付いているのが原因か❗ 『蒸留所が波を被って塩辛い』と思っていましたよ😅 ルースさん、ありがとうございました。 アイラスコッチ『BOWMORE』を更に美味しく頂けます😆💕✨

[@grantporter8100]

This was just delightful! A trip to islay (from northeast US) is on my list of resolutions for the year and this is just so inspiring! Thank you for bringing us along with you.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching Grant! Hope you have a wonderful time there!

[@edwieger]

You can't go wrong with Lagavulin. I find it nice and smooth.

[@chris4koi521]

Just came across your travel Vlogs, we love Scotland, so was good to see your travels to give us ideas as where to visit with our motorhome, great vlog, great information, keep up the good work. Having worked in Scotland and the Outer Hebrides' and sampling some of the Whisky tours will keep us coming back for more, I so want to go to the Laphroaig distillery.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks very much for watching, I'm glad the videos provide some inspiration!

[@IronBhoy]

Really enjoyed watching this. I’m 60 years old and always wanted to go to Islay. I love the whisky from that island and I’m certainly going to plan a trip now. Thanks so much for the informercial ! ! ❤👍

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@あしや応援隊-v2l]

観光客が少なくて美しい景色を独り占めできたような気がしますね

[@ruthaisling]

夏の間、島がこんなに静かだったのには驚きました。 しかし、ウィスキー蒸留所は忙しかった。

[@tacoventure]

The breathtaking landscapes, rugged coastlines, and the rich history of whisky-making all came together to create a truly unforgettable experience.

[@ruthaisling]

It was a fantastic trip!

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@@ruthaisling You are absolutely stunning x

[@davieislay]

That was great, Ruth. It’s a real effort to cram everything into one trip over here, but to then present an intelligible summary of it all in half an hour is even more commendable! Haste ye back! 😁👍🥃 xx

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Davie, I'm glad you enjoyed the video of your island!

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@@ruthaisling You are absolutely phenomenal X

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@@ruthaisling fantastic x

[@iannicholson5107]

Ms Aisling. Today I had a 12 year old Highland Park. I had asked for an accompanying glass of water and the barmaid said "Should I pour that in the whisky"? I don't think I have screamed No with such anguish or emphasis in my life. As a regular in my local I have some incredibly small influence over which whisky they bring in. I suggested Laphroaig. Your vlog has reminded me after too many years of what a damnably civilised thing sipping a single malt can be. Many of the other regulars are necking lagers, some of which I appallingly understand to be Australian. I remain however a Scottish gentleman. With thanks.

[@97nakam73]

スコッチのスモーキーな風味が好きです。ジョニーウォーカーよく飲んでいました。

[@ruthaisling]

スモーキーフレーバーがいいよね。たぶんアイラ島のウイスキーだろう！

[@rutledgeleland2538]

Was a Time when I Played the Mandolin in Celtic Folk bands and got to play in some hip bars and clubs and Was introduced to Laphroaig and really took a love for Now I have a WoderLust to Travel Over from the US and Visit Even More Thanks for the Beautiful Introduction To this Amazing Pa rt of the World

[@ruthaisling]

You need to book a trip!

[@tombrown8281]

Lovey video and Laphroaig 10 years old is my favourite thanks again ❤🥃

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ninjakid256]

Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland.

[@carolynjones6116]

Cheers Ruth 🥃 . I too love peaty whiskey and am looking forward to travelling in your footsteps around Islay. Thank you 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Have a great time there!

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Ruth ! A very lovely video. I was aware of Islay, and Lagavulin through the American TV comedy series "Parks and Recreation". In my favorite episode, Ron Swanson,(perhaps America's manliest man) follow a series of clues to Lagavulin where his favorite Scotch is made, and is reduced to tears. Most, if not all, Bourbon barrels come from my home state of Kentucky, White Oak barrels can be used only once to make Bourbon. I hope that when you find yourself near Glasgow you will visit Renfrewshire, origin of my family name.

[@ruthaisling]

That's an interesting story Mark, thanks for sharing! I'll need to give Bourbon a go sometime, any recommendations?

[@markrenfrow9873]

@@ruthaisling My favorite is Woodford Reserve. Indeed, give it a go ! Also happens to be the "Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby". You may be interested in the "Bourbon Trail" in Kentucky. A good way to explore the state, and our many state parks. Come see us !

[@ruthaisling]

@@markrenfrow9873 That's interesting, thanks for the recommendation!

[@seanmcerlean]

Beautiful Ruth. Slainte 😊 Great music as well. Thanks for all the info. Laphroaig is my fav. Highland cows are so cute & very peaceful.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@mattgrant9479]

Lovely video Ruth. Really enjoying following your travels from south of the border. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Matt, I really appreciate it!

[@小川昇-k4m]

ウィスキーの聖地アイラ島、9つのウィスキーの飲み比べ、なんと贅沢な、少しですがウィスキーの試飲代とおつまみのショートブレッド代に。

[@ruthaisling]

本当にありがとう。今後のビデオでは、もっと多くのウイスキーを紹介するつもりだ。

[@nicholson392005]

Your videos are so refreshing and interesting you would make a brilliant tour guide, as someone who finds it difficult to spend much time on my feet it's great to follow you on your journeys in our country of Scotland, thank you 😊

[@ruthaisling]

I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos and can travel vicariously through them, thank you for always leaving nice comments!

[@happysporran]

Another "I really must go there" gem Ruth, and yet again it looks perfect for cycle touring!

[@ruthaisling]

I saw lots of people on bikes!

[@siw2275]

We found your video yesterday, very beautiful. My husband and son are big whisky fans. So we visited Islay this autumn. The video gave us lots of memories of our journey, many places we also visited. Had a selfcatering accomodation on the road to Carraig Fhada Lighthouse. We love Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ruthaisling]

Awesome, there is another whisky video coming very soon so please look forward to it! 😀

[@葵aoi]

しょーたさんの動画から来ました！元気そうで安心しました☺️

[@algojeff]

Dream tour of any peaty whisky loving living soul ! One day, it’s gonna be my turn. Feist Isle ! Thank you so much and slainte ! Ardbeg forever !

[@ruthaisling]

Yes you need to do it someday!

[@グーフィー-u7p]

大好きなウィスキーの😂アイラ島（ISLAY Island）行ってくれて、ありがとうございます。飲んでるウイスキー🥃ありましたね。45年以上飲んでます。👍👏👏👏

[@ruthaisling]

アイラ島のことを知っていただけて本当に嬉しいです。 あなたのお気に入りのアイラ ウイスキーはどれですか。また島に行ったことがありますか?

[@EGO0808]

What a lovely vlog about Islay, so nice to enjoy it (with a dram...;-) ). My fav of Islay would be the Octomore, it's just so unique. Would love to visit the distillery one day...

[@ruthaisling]

I enjoyed the Octomore too but it's not for everyone! 😂

[@sandiandgregh]

We really enjoyed your video, Ruth. I'm more a gin drinker and my husband is more whisky/whiskey. In our Canadian winters, he enjoys peaty whiskies like Laphroaig and Ardbeg. In the summer though, it's more Bushmills. Since I'm half Scottish and half Northern Irish, it's nice to cover the heritage bases. LOL. Looking forward to your next video already.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm happy to hear your husband likes Islay whisky. Do you have a favourite gin?

[@sandiandgregh]

@@ruthaisling Caorunn from Scotland is lovely. A bartender in Grantown-on-Spey recommended it as a "must have" and he was right. Last year I picked up a bottle of Copeland Irish Gin made in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland while on holiday and I enjoy that one as well. We also have a local distillery (small batch) called Dixon's and their "wicked citrus" gin is wonderful. I'm hoping to try their "wicked raspberry" in the near future.

[@ruthaisling]

@@sandiandgregh Sounds great, I'll keep an eye out for them in the shops!

[@johnfoster7428]

Having visited Islay I can testify that Ruth's guide here describes the island perfectly.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you John!

[@stuartpenn933]

Ruth you'll have a sore head in the morning 😂😂 great tour thanks

[@ruthaisling]

I’ve actually found that single malt whisky doesn’t give me a hangover 😂

[@stuartpenn933]

@ruthaisling good stuff what was the brand I'm partial to a single malt when I'm home from work 3 day bottle ha ha

[@motoshihasebe]

ルースさん、お元気そうで何よりです。日本でのバンライフが見れなくなって、しばらくルースロス状態でした。今回の蒸留所巡りはウィスキー好きの私にとっても最高です。ルースさん、少し飲み過ぎ？これからも動画を楽しみにしています。

[@ruthaisling]

ルースロス、初めて聞く表現だ！笑。 ウイスキーがお好きで、ビデオも楽しんでいただけたようで嬉しいです。また私のチャンネルに遊びに来てください。応援ありがとうございました。

[@ewanstevenson]

Never been to Islay, but I want to now ! 😛 I've always been more of an east coast guy when it comes to whisky. I worked my way through a selection of Glenmorangies matured in different flavoured casks in a hotel bar once while my wife was in the pool. Gorgeous. But my favourite is Old Pulteney from Wick; very moreish! I do have a bottle of Bruichladdich though, which is rather nice too. For fear of sounding like a complete drunk, I've had it for nearly 10 years! I have to say, you did well saying "peaty whisky" after all those peaty whiskies! 😂 Slàinte!

[@ruthaisling]

I'm sure you'd love Islay if you like whisky! I'll need to try the Old Pulteney sometime!

[@ewanstevenson]

@@ruthaisling I'm sure I would! One of the more mature (expensive!) Old Pulteneys won best whisky in the world a few years ago.

[@alanbarnes3569]

Hi Ruth, just found your channel after searching for videos about Islay. I first heard of the island after reading a story about a young man called Leonard Dawson who moved to the island age 34, originally from Lincolnshire. The story goes from a little Portnahaven church over 200 mourners followed Leonard along the winding road to the foot of Ben Tart a’Mhill. On the way to the top every man had helped to carry Leonard to the hilltop as his last request was to be buried at the top. Hopefully I’ll visit one day soon. Thanks for an enjoyable tour of the island. 😊

[@ruthaisling]

That's an interesting story, thanks for sharing and thanks for watching the video!

[@StevePetty]

Excellent video Ruth, very interesting. Now I want to visit!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching Steve, you totally should!

[@Medium-whiskey]

I got hooked and watched a 30 minute video I want to see more and more. I love Kilchoman! ルースさんがお元気でありますように。

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much for watching! I think my favourite out of all the whiskies was Kilchoman Machir Bay 🥃

[@briancusworth]

I was amazed to see a campervan the same as ours standing on the deck of the ferry

[@miekkoide404]

お酒は飲めませんがいい勉強になりました。フランス人の婿がラガバリーンが好きです。ルースさんは説明が上手🎉お酒強いですね、いつもありがとう。

[@ruthaisling]

お酒が飲めなくてもビデオを見てくれてありがとう！ラガヴーリンはいい味でした！

[@kutayeken]

What an inspiring video of pure joy… Even felt the winds and tasted the crabs… Thank you for triggering to travel plans to Islay. 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Have fun there!! Thank you 😊

[@Robe-b2x]

ウイスキー好きには最高のVideoです！ アイラ島素晴らしい🥃 シェアをありがとう！

[@ruthaisling]

ビデオをお楽しみください。このビデオの撮影中、たくさんのウィスキーが飲まれた(笑)。 アイラ島には行かれましたか？どのウイスキーがお好きですか？

[@Robe-b2x]

アイラ島に行った事はないですがバケットリストに入ってます。 私はBOWMOREが好きです。 Barも街並みもカッコいいです。 あなたの旅に幸運を！

[@kencombs8879]

Ruth, Your voice is delightful, peaceful, and easy to understand. We visited Scotland (but not Islay) this summer and had some trouble deciphering our tour guide's words. I'm looking forward to enjoying your other videos. Thank you!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad to hear that, some people do have very strong accents 😂

[@DarthFurball]

Thanks for taking us along Ruth! You've got to give us a tour of every distillery in Scotland 😋

[@ruthaisling]

Maybe I will haha!

[@RJP-Bwatal]

Thanks for this (and ALL of your KZbin videos!) I’m following in your footsteps this week! Just arrived on Islay - not been here for years - great to be back & looking forward to visiting all the distilleries & the scenery 😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🥃

[@ruthaisling]

Have a wonderful time on Islay!! 🥃

[@peterowen4456]

Marvellous video - what a place! On peaty whiskies I received a bottle of Laphroiag as a present a few years ago now. Initially I hated it but I persevered. About half way down the bottle I passed from sceptic to convert!

[@andrewyoung749]

now you can move on to Ardbeg. Like drinking soil. superb

[@ruthaisling]

Yes I agree, I think with perseverance it's possible to start to enjoy it!

[@TJO1913]

We really enjoyed your video tour of Islay. The island looks lovely and distilleries quite interesting. Thanks!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bdclassicalguitarist]

Love your videos, Ruth! We have done two multi-week campervan tours of Argyll, Lochaber, Glen Coe, Wester Ross, southern Sutherland, the Cairngorms, and Perthshire. We adore Scotland and traveling by campervan. If you have never been to Kilmartin Glen with its Neolithic monuments, you should definitely go.

[@ruthaisling]

All those trips sound amazing, thanks for the recommendation. I’ll make sure to visit there sometime!

[@shashimenon1000]

Ruth, I am absolutely charmed by your whisky videos. First the Speyside and now the Islay. Your tech data is spot on too. Your absolute joyousness comes through in every bit of your dialogue (hmmm, the whisky might have something to do with it?). I have enjoyed a lot of the Speyside whiskys as well as Laphroaig, Lagavulen, Bowmore and Ardbeg in my time (I'm 74 now). A trip to Islay is definitely on the cards...all the way from Mumbai, India. Cheers.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks very much for watching the videos all the way from Mumbai, I'm glad to hear you like Scottish whisky too!

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@@ruthaisling Keep up your great work 👍

[@captaindave47]

That was great Ruth . My favourite whiskey so far is Auchentoshan American Oak. Selling between£22 and £36. I am still loving being on Arran. Have fun.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for sharing, I'll need to give that a try sometime! That's fantastic, how many weeks are you spending there in total?

[@captaindave47]

@@ruthaisling I have been on Arran for about 6 weeks so far this year and will most likely be here another 3 or 4 weeks yet. It has some of the best parkups I have been to, also as it's so small it's easy to get from one side to the other to get out of the wind.

[@RommieKamzols]

Amazing, thank you for a nice tour. It was very brave of you tasting those rough spirits. What a beautiful journey. I will definetly go on this trip one time as well.

[@ruthaisling]

Have fun when you do go!

[@colinblack7049]

Hi Ruth, great video as usual, I'm not a spirit drinker although when I was a driver I did load and unload a lot of whisky. my firm even loaded a boat that came in to Ayr harbour with whisky for Japan. I'll bet you had a good sleep in the van that night after all the wee tastes of whisky.

[@ruthaisling]

That’s really interesting that it leaves from Ayr! I definitely had a good sleep haha

[@kevindale6582]

Great video. I have been lucky enough to have visited Islay 3 times and love it and all the whisky

[@ruthaisling]

3 times, amazing!

[@momousagi515]

とてもわかりやすい内容と映像でした。いつもありがとうございます。

[@ruthaisling]

応援してくれてありがとう。

[@GeoffClark-sm3ve]

Lovely video and you did such a great job with it Ruth. This trip is on my bucket list!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Geoff, please make it happen, I'm sure you'll love it as much as I did!

[@alannorman1773]

I loved Islay when I visited a couple of years ago. I think I would have been leathered doing the walk between distilleries 😂😂. You were very brave.

[@ruthaisling]

I'm glad you enjoyed it too! I think all the whisky wore off between distilleries since it took me so long to walk! 😂

[@euanwaugh2492]

Beautifully produced (as always). Your 'heilan 'attack' coos' had me howling.

[@ruthaisling]

🤣 thank you 🙏

[@オヤジデラックス]

若い頃、スコッチウイスキーは好んで飲みました｡ジョニ黒やシーバスリーガル、バレンタイン等水割りで｡ 歳とっちゃって水割りは飲まないので、ハイボールで角ばかりになってしまったけど、久しぶりに大好きだったシーバスリーガルを飲みたい♪ それはともかく、ルースさんとしょうたさんのキャンビングカーの旅をまた見てみたい❤

[@ruthaisling]

日本ではいつもハイボールを飲むのに苦労した！ウイスキーの味が苦手だったからかな。 また挑戦してみようかな？笑

[@veheeo720]

Happy New Year ! This is Simply Splendid THANK YOU !! 😎💯❤👀🕺🌹💎🎩

[@鈴木稔也-e6i]

前から見てますが、素晴らしいの一言。

[@ruthaisling]

動画をお楽しみいただけて嬉しいです。ご協力いただきありがとうございます。

[@carolcamp4828]

I love your vids. It's so nice that you're showing people so many places they would never get to see otherwise. So many beautiful islands. I worked in Edinburgh for a while once but never got to see any of the places you visit!

[@ruthaisling]

I’m lucky to be able to travel to these beautiful places 😍

[@tomwinch9107]

Great video Ruth, lovely introduction to Islay and its whiskys! I've tried Laphroaig, but find it to perfumed for my tastes If you visit Orkney, or are just curious about other whiskys, I can recommend Highland Park whisky - I find it has a very smooth taste (for a single malt whisky), though I've only tried the 10 year old Did any of the distillery tours mention what they are doing to make peat consumption sustainable - I guess they use additional heating so the peat is only used for the flavour its smoke provides ... I doubt the whisky industry is ready for artificial peat smoke, though it is probably technically feasible!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Tom! I'll hopefully get to Orkney this year so thanks for the recommendation! I only did the tour at Kilchoman and there was nothing mentioned about making peat consumption sustainable.

[@robertnewman8239]

Recently discovered your vlogs Ruth and I am thoroughly enjoying them ...... I shall work my way through your vlog history 🙂

[@ruthaisling]

Welcome aboard…I hope you enjoy the videos!

[@Thomas_Ekstrom]

It was looking like a very nice trip, and i am quite jealous of all those samples 🙂 If possible, buy whisky over 46% and add some water if it is to strong. Whisky over 46% is usually unchillfiltered and has a better and richer taste than those with lower percentage.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for the advice, I’ll try that some time!

[@talin7328]

Love a drop of whisky, never thought to do a whisky pub crawl but it looked fun. especially enjoyed the 'getting drunk with Ruth' part at the end :)

[@ruthaisling]

It was the most fun part, getting to try them all!

[@EddieKinross]

Enjoying your trips Ruth. One thing I have done on 'singing sands' is walk on the dry sand and scuff my feet as I walk along, this is when I have heard the sound so many speak of, it has worked for me.

[@ruthaisling]

Love that! Thank you 🙏

[@simcoe-]

Nice to see that you enjoy the peated Whisky. It's certainly not for everyone's taste. I love them as well. Especially Laphroaig and Ardberg ahh Ardbeg 😄

[@ruthaisling]

Ah yes, I don't know why I always called it Ardberg. I know the correct name now...! 😂

[@joloy5394]

I so love you Ruth for Whisky tasting. So funny great tour also x

[@ruthaisling]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching the video!

[@TheOriginalT-Cash]

Wonderful content Ruth! Especially loved the drone shots! ❤

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Kyle-TheGuyInTheKilt]

As I taste my Islay whisky and watch this incredible video, I salute you sweetheart! Slàinte Mhath!!!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching, enjoy your whisky!

[@charlestimothy4345]

Excellent video once again. Perhaps the singing sands are louder the more whiskey samples you have 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Good point! 😂

[@marypost2353]

Great video Ruth! Very interesting about all the different whiskeys. Love the part was when you turned around and all the cows were behind you. Lol! I love the Scottish cows. My husband and I were in Scotland in 2014 before we had our daughter and I got the see Scottish cows up close but behind a fence. I’ve always wanted to pet one but only got to touch a stuffed replica in Edinburgh souvenir shop. Thanks so much for your lovely videos. You have a beautiful country. ❤

[@ruthaisling]

Seeing the cows was a bit surprise! I get how you want to pet one, they look so soft!!

[@user-ch9if6px6r]

Islay is our happy place.

[@ruthaisling]

It's such an amazing island ❤

[@brianmcclure6702]

Terrific video! Great views of the island and of all the distilleries. Great information in a well-crafted package.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@彌太郎中村]

ルースさん随分お酒強いですね。さっきから随分飲んでいませんか。😁

[@ruthaisling]

正直に言うと、私はほとんどお酒を飲みません。 たぶん月に1回。 このビデオでは、私がたくさん飲んだように見えるかもしれません...ウイスキーの味について共有したかったのです。 笑。

[@sandymacdonald8485]

I have been watching your video's but particularly liked this one as I love visiting Islay and drinking whisky.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

Outer Hebrides is the same. It is illegal not to wave and smile whilst driving past.

[@ruthaisling]

I kept forgetting as I was so busy focusing on driving, oops! 😂

[@paulmarsh5856]

Fabulous Islay Whisky Tour Video Ruth - Will you more of these Whisky Tours Ruth featuring more Whisky brands? This one is certainly a winner - please keep them coming - Slàinte !!! As a footnote, some years ago, l bought a Bottle of The Bowmore - 1972 - which l have never touched. I was shocked at the on-line Retail price of £1300.00 !!! Needless to say, this will go in my Coffin to accompany me when l finally depart !!!

[@ruthaisling]

Yes hopefully more whisky videos to come! Wow what a price that bottle is worth now!

[@louburnett6782]

Bet you slept well that night, on our bucket list ❤

[@ruthaisling]

Haha I did, it's definitely worth a visit. I ended up staying much longer than planned sine I had such a good time there!

[@nelsonpharm]

Thank you Ruth for a great tour of Islay infused with interesting peated whiskey info! And thanks for highlighting other edible options like their local seafood. I am even more interested in touring Islay after watching this. Cheers.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it! You need to plan a visit, it’s a beautiful island.

[@carolynjones6116]

I’ve only tried the Laphoraig from that Isle

[@BRLaue]

Then you’ve had the best IMHO.

[@LeftCoastStephen]

Discovered your videos while researching for our trip to Scotland this fall. Really enjoying them. As a fairly experienced whisky drinker, I’ve long wanted to visit Islay so this is perfect for me. Excellent video, as usual!

[@ruthaisling]

I do hope you get to Islay!! Thank for watching 😊

[@LeftCoastStephen]

@@ruthaisling We are! Ardnahoe has released their first bottling so really looking forward to that! I have (or had) most of what you’ve tasted as they’re available here but not Ardnahoe as yet.

[@ステンマルク-h9m]

９つも回るのは大変ですね。ピーティーなウイスキー、最高です。

[@ruthaisling]

開店日や開店時間を調整するのは大変なことだった。でも、楽しかったですよ(笑)。

[@Louis-h5c]

Dear Ruth. This is the first time that I saw your video. So interesting and amusing. Thank yoy.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@さとやん-c6f]

so beautiful ❤

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you for watching!

[@stevec-b6214]

You described this trip in the most charming fashion. I am only more convinced that we have the most amazing places to discover right here in Scotland!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hirosue7209]

Very educating and beautiful video. well done Ruth-san! I tried Islay whisky Lagavulin 8 and Ardbeg 12 at a whskey bar called ピートハウス in Yokohama (my local) and thought they are both quite good. Ardbeg 12 is my fav. BTW, there is a town in Hokkaido called 厚岸 (akkeshi) and they have a distilery 厚岸蒸留所 they are called 'Japanese Isley' for some reason and the town is also famouse for Oysters as you may know:)

[@ruthaisling]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and I'm very happy to hear your local in Yokohama is stocking Islay whiskies! I just searched that town, I must have driven past it when I was in Nemuro and Kushiro. One of my favourite campsites in Japan is just near by - 霧多布岬キャンプ場. I've saved that distillery on my google maps and will pay it a visit if I am ever back there, thank you for sharing!

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

@@ruthaisling BRILLIANT

[@nigeldewallens1115]

For me, having lived in the most southern tip of England in Cornwall! That was fascinating to follow your trips! Forgetting the construction of the walls along side the road! Your outstanding ruggish coastline is remarkably like Cornwall!s and I mean near Penzance and near to Mousehole pronounced mouzole by the locals! That was great fun seeing all the different Whiskeys too! Thank you!! I look forward to watching more!

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you - so glad you enjoyed the video!