Category: Europe

3 Hidden Adventures on Islay

Most people go to Islay to tour some of the world’s most renowned distilleries – but did you know there are also some really amazing hidden (non-alcohol) adventures on the small island? We found three favorites that will make get…

3 Day Islay Itinerary

Before you make your way to Islay, make sure you’ve figured out how to get your Scotch home. Read our Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Wine – all of the advice is also applicable to Scotch.  We’ve shared before…

10 Essential Whisky Experiences in Scotland

With more than 120 active distilleries in a country that’s roughly the size of South Carolina, it’s no wonder Scotland is at the top of many scotch lover’s vacations.  But with all of those options, how do you make the…

24 Hours in Oban, Scotland

Oban often lands on Scotland itineraries due to its important role as a ferry port for many of the boats to the Isles to the north and west of Scotland. That’s how we ended up there, en route from touring…

Visiting Distilleries in Speyside, Scotland

When we decided on Scotland for our big international trip this year, there was no question that we would spend at least one day in Speyside.  The hubs fancies himself a whisky connoisseur (or at least a connoisseur-in-training) and since…