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Expedition Cruise Day in Islay | Scotland’s Famous Whisky Island

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👁️ 223 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 5:25
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogCasual Creator
Northern_europe · Spring

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Creator's Key Takeaways

welcome to isla gorgeous day all the distilleries or i shouldn't say all most of the distilleries are either east along the beach line here at port ellen or west

the entire island is a huge mass of peat peat is basically decomposed matter and sphagnum moss numerous distilleries produce the islands characteristically pt single malts

we didn't make it to the distillery which is fine it just would have been the outside

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider the cost and personal interest before booking expensive distillery excursions
Explore the shoreline on foot to see multiple distilleries if taxis are unavailable

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on Islay during a cruise stop?
QIs the expensive distillery excursion worth it for non-whiskey drinkers?

Port Highlights

Port Allen1½ Happy Bacon
Port Ellen2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Distillery Tour (150 euros a person)
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YouTube Video Description

https://www.TravelsWithSheila.com 4-20 -- This Hurtigruten "Scottish Whiskey and Wildlife" Cruise is batting 0 on wildlife, 100 on Scotch in small Islay known as the 'Whisky Island.' Nine working distilleries churn out peaty single malts. An expensive 150E optional excursion heads to one distillery while uncultured, wine drinkers us walk around the shoreline towards 3 distilleries of which Laphroaig is the most famous. (Please don't forget to Share, Like and Subscribe! Thanks...) April 20, 2022