2014年，我和朋友们踏上了第一次威士忌之旅，十年后的今天，我们仍然怀着同样的热情和好奇心探索威士忌世界。尽管疫情期间短暂中断，但我们发现蒸馏厂之美、深化威士忌知识的决心从未动摇。为了庆祝第十次旅行，我们回到了苏格兰——威士忌生产的心脏地带。苏格兰与爱尔兰不仅拥有丰富的历史，对我们捷克人来说也是相对容易到达的目的地。在六天内，我们计划参观12家蒸馏厂，并有机会与威士忌行业最受尊敬的两位人物——David Stewart和Alan Winchester见面。
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Royal Lochnagar Distillery
On our final day, we visited Royal Lochnagar Distillery for a warehouse tasting. While we expected a tasting straight from the cask, we were instead presented with four whiskies already decanted into carafes. The lineup included a 23-year-old Cragganmore, a 21-year-old Cardhu, and even a Lagavulin 21-year-old, though I found the latter to be somewhat out of place given our focus on non-peated whiskies throughout the trip.
The session ended with a distillery-exclusive 11-year-old Royal Lochnagar from a sherry butt, a delightful dram to cap off the tasting.
Conclusion: A Journey to Remember
As our whisky-filled journey came to a close, we reflected on the countless highlights—from tasting a 38-year-old Cragganmore straight from the cask to enjoying some of the finest whiskies Scotland has to offer.
Whether you're a seasoned whisky enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of single malts, Scotland's distilleries are an experience like no other.
If you've never been on a whisky tour, we highly recommend planning one. The memories you'll make—and the whiskies you'll taste—will be worth every moment.
Until next time, Slàinte mhath!
Pavel, The Whisky Game