Lagavulin - a place of pilgrimage for many adorers of this quintessential Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
But before the malt whisky comes the malt - in this case, famously imbued with the memorable aromas of Islay's peat. The malted barley for Lagavulin, and for several other Islay distilleries, is created just up the road, at the Port Ellen Maltings.
It's rarely open to the public, and even then, many parts are off-limits to visitors. So the visit you're now invited to make is a privileged ticket to areas that most people have never seen - where the operators themselves can explain how we make the malt that makes some of the world's most famous Single Malt Scotch Whiskies.
@batist8389 of course , και βεβαια !!!
Opretlis 5 months ago
Thank you. Most informative. The last time I saw this process was over 50 years ago. The sprouting of the barley was taking place on the floor of our next door neighbours living room. They cleared the room and lifted the carpet, then spread the barley evenly over the floor. The lady of the house was responsible for overseeing the operation,ensuring that the barley did not dry out until the sprouting was complete. This took place in Invercargill, New Zealand, for illicit Hokonui whisky. Thanks
onepunchnz 7 months ago
GREEKS LOVE LAGAVULIN...
batist8389 8 months ago