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The Exclusive Benefits of SMWS membership

The Exclusive Benefits of SMWS membership


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It’s no surprise to everyone that I now live on the delightful whisky island of Islay. Today, I’ll be sharing how you can keep that love of whisky alive on a regular basis – with a membership to an exclusive, global whisky club – the…

A whisky tasting in Glasgow, with Scotch Malt Whisky Society

A whisky tasting in Glasgow, with Scotch Malt Whisky Society


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I have been fortunate to be able to surround myself with incredible whiskies since making Islay and Scotland my home. Living an island life, though wonderful in itself, requires a mainland fix sometime. Well, hello Glasgow – the largest city in Scotland! Even better when…

Kilchoman tastings during Fรจis รŒle 2021

Kilchoman tastings during Fรจis รŒle 2021


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I was delighted when Kilchoman Distillery invited me to join along in some Kilchoman tastings during Feis Ile 2021. But before I begin, for those new to Islay or whisky festivals, what is Feis Ile? And for those who appreciate my pronunciation guides – a…

My Three Distilleries Path Adventure, with Scotch Malt Whisky Society

My Three Distilleries Path Adventure, with Scotch Malt Whisky Society


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I’m so happy to be able to share my review of the SMWS April Tasting Pack, that I tasted while walking the Three Distilleries Path on Islay! Most people donโ€™t know this yet, but Iโ€™ve recently made the Isle of Islay my principle place of…

The Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands

The Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands


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When someone says pyramids, most people think Egypt. But, would you ever think Scotland? I’ll have you know that there is in fact a Scottish pyramid hidden in the Highlands. If I’ve intrigued you, then sit back and let me tell you the story and…

Glenegedale House – 5 glorious nights in luxury

Glenegedale House – 5 glorious nights in luxury


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Sometimes the lure of lush hospitality is too great to ignore. The first time I visited Islay, Scotland’s glorious whisky island, I spent 5 delicious nights at Glenegedale House. Now that I own a place on this delightful island, I’ve also done a wee staycation…

Two wonderfully delicious nights at the Port Charlotte Hotel Islay

Two wonderfully delicious nights at the Port Charlotte Hotel Islay


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My first time visiting Islay, the Queen of the Hebrides, was in August 2020 after the first covid lockdown lifted. And I stayed for about a week. My time on Scotland’s famous whisky island was absolutely wonderful, so wonderful that I moved to Islay in…

Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier: a chocolate & whisky pairing

Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier: a chocolate & whisky pairing


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Take note of this name: Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier. You’ll want to remember it following the story I’m about to tell you. Through my extensive research about Scotland and its world class food traditions, I found out that the Scottish Highlands has a world famous,…

Visit Islay for the Scotch, Stay for Everything Else

Visit Islay for the Scotch, Stay for Everything Else


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Islay whisky is famous for their peatiness. The island, pronounced EYE-lah, is home to 9 active distilleries, and… me! In March 2021, I bought a wee flat on Islay and made it my little sanctuary. So, maybe you could call me an expert on the…

Well fed in Edinburgh: A food tour review

Well fed in Edinburgh: A food tour review


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You all know how much I love my food tours. My first trip to Scotland was no different. Immediately after I arrived to Scotland, I knew I had to take an Edinburgh food tour. Because really, what do I know about Scottish food? Haggis? Whisky?…