Ah Shetland, the isle of funny accents, beautiful hand-knit sweaters, and those little ponies. Thanks to Jamieson’s of Shetland, you can at least knock out the sweater part, but you are on your own when it comes to speaking incomprehensibly or riding on a miniature trusty steed. Jamieson’s, despite the sprawling metropolis we think of when […]
24
Nov
Hand knit sweaters from the Isle of accents & little ponies
9
Aug
Heiko reviews the only distillery on the Isle of Skye
Heiko is from Germany with a specialized field in Whisky. After finishing his apprenticeship as a fully trained hotel clerk he began work as a barkeeper in the 5-Star Hotel A-Rosa on the beautiful island of Sylt. He discovered the passion for whisky a few years ago and since then his life is full of […]
26
Apr
When the world's most dangerous motorcycle race goes 3D
The film TT3D: Closer to the Edge is a documentary following British motorcycle racer Guy Martin as he attempts to race — and win — the Isle of Man TT, arguably the most storied and difficult motorcycle race in the world. Located halfway between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man has for over 100 […]
11
Jan
Aged for 14 years in American oak
We’ve coverd some of Dalmore’s more exotic cousins before, such as their Isle of Jura Prophecy Single Malt Whisky, but when it comes to Dalmore‘s own stable of whiskys few will beat their 18 Year Old expression. Launched in 1839 by Alexander Matheson in the Highlands of Northern Scotland, The Dalmore was acquired in 1886 […]
19
Jul
A flavorful peaty Islay scotch
A fresh offering from the esteemed Dalmore family of Scotches, the Isle of Jura distillery is located on the remote, culturally rich island of Jura. Just 7 miles wide and 30 miles long, the remote Jura has only one road, one hotel (which can be rented out) and one distillery, which in 2010 is celebrating […]
