Scotland, Day 9: The Ferry to Islay
Scotch Tallies
| Scotches drunk today | Unique Scotches today |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3 |
The four-day Islay tour started in Glasgow at nine, with Morag as our guide. By ten we were at Loch Lomond; at 11:40, Inveraray.
Lunch at the [Inveraray Inn][inveraray-inn] was a chicken burger for me and a filet for Ksenia. Then the ferry. Fun! Lots of great views.
We checked into [The Bowmore House][bowmore-house], run by Andrew Jackson. Not the same place as the [Bowmore Hotel][bowmore-hotel].
Dinner at the [Lochside][lochside] had an enticing menu of specials. Really nice oysters, then venison steaks for both of us. And whisky.
| Scotch | What I thought |
|---|---|
| [Bruichladdich][bruichladdich] Maverick Luxury 18-year-old | Warm. 50%. |
| [Kilchoman Sanaig][kilchoman] | So good!! 46%. |
| [Port Charlotte][bruichladdich] Islay Barley 2014 | Straw-colored, not much on the nose, then a punch in the throat with smoke. Oddly smooth. |
Three drams to start. We were going to get considerably busier.
Part of our August 2025 Scotland and London trip. Trip summary.
From the Notebook
[bowmore-hotel]: https://bowmorehotel.co.uk/
[bowmore-house]: https://www.thebowmorehouse.co.uk/
[bruichladdich]: https://www.bruichladdich.com/
[inveraray-inn]: https://www.inveraray-inn.co.uk/
[kilchoman]: https://www.kilchomandistillery.com/
[lochside]: https://www.lochsidehotel.co.uk/