The book also mentions the whisky on Alei Island. I can't help thinking that Haruki Murakami once published a short travel story "If our language is whiskey", which tells the story of his comfortable life while drinking whiskey on the island.
Let's follow in Murakami's footsteps and embark on this whisky journey.
Try to open the map, and see that the unfriendly west coast of Scotland and the bare coastline of the east coast are in sharp contrast, dotted with attractive islands of various shapes, just like a fairy in the sky generously sprinkled ink drops all over the sea with a wave of her hand. Isle of El is also a drop.
-"If our language is whiskey"
Hisler Island, the fifth largest island in Scotland and the seventh largest island in Britain, is 40km from north to south and 24km from east to west, with an area of 620km and a permanent population of only about 3,200.
/kloc-in the 0/8th century, the special preferential tax policies of Alai Island government, rich barley, peat and high-quality water resources gradually made the whisky production industry on the island flourish.
Therefore, in addition to residents, many people on the island are whisky gourmets who come to make a pilgrimage. The so-called way will not be too easy.
The sea frantically stirred up stormy waves. The twin-propeller plane departing from Glasgow Airport wobbled like Macbeth's gloomy mood.
-"If our language is whiskey"
There are two ways to get to Isle of Ayre, one is to take a propeller plane from Glasgow, and the other is to take a ferry there.
Air flight:/
There are daily flights between Glasgow and Isle of Isle. You can go to the flybe website.
Ferry:/
If you want to travel to Alei Island at one time, renting a car should be the best choice.
Winery reservation:
Each winery offers a whisky tour or tasting tour, with different types of trips every day.
It has a clear and distinct personality, and can distinguish the specific place of origin due to different flavors, which is also one of the characteristics of single malt whisky. Scotch whisky has no such characteristics. In the world of single malt whisky, just like wine, there is such a so-called personality (as you can imagine, it is also a hotbed of deep taste)
-"If our language is whiskey"
Isle of Isle is now one of the most famous whisky producing areas, famous for its heavy single malt whisky.
The so-called single malt scotch whisky refers to the whisky made entirely from germinated barley from the same winery in Scotland and aged in oak barrels for more than three years.
Although this whisky can also be brewed in other countries, the quality produced here is the best because of the rich peat reserves, unique soil quality, water source and climate in Alei Island.
There are always seven wineries on the island of El. I tried and compared these seven single malt whiskies at the local bar counter. Line up the cups and try to drink one by one from left to right. It was a very comfortable and sunny June day, one o'clock in the afternoon.
-"If our language is whiskey"
There are seven whisky distilleries on the island of Ayre (a new one has been established recently, not among them). As Murakami said, in local pubs, you can taste single malt whisky from these seven wineries at the same time. This experience is naturally wonderful. If you have enough time, you can of course rent a car to visit these wineries one by one.
Built in 18 15. The second owner is Glen Morange, and the big owner is LVMH Group. The very heavy peat smell, known as the beast-like taste, is said to be caused by the fact that there was no fan in the malt fumigation kiln of Adeberg winery in the past.
Built in 1779. It is the oldest existing brewery on the island, and now its owner is Suntory. Here, we have made the most items to choose from, and also tried many different wood veneer experiments.
Established in 188 1 year. Bruichlanddich's history is broken, and the factory has changed hands many times. Some drinkers call it whiskey that can't drink history.
Bunnahabhain Gaelic means estuary. Because the slightly smoked malt comes from the spring water without peat, it tastes light and supple, and it is the lightest peat whisky on Hisler Island.
Built in 1846, it owns the largest winery in Hisler, and its owner is Diageo Diageo, the world's largest liquor group. At present, there are two different kinds of raw wine produced in Caol Ila, one is raw wine without peat smell, and the other is raw wine with peat smell.
Built in 18 16, it belongs to Diageo Diageo, the world's largest liquor group, together with Caol Ila. No matter which whisky master evaluates or scores it, it can almost win the top seven wineries in Hisler.
Built in 18 15, the owner, like Pomo, belongs to the brand of Suntory Group. Laphroaig is the only brewery where all whisky is aged directly in American barrels.
Pour oysters into a shell with wine and send them to your mouth like that. Mmm, wow, it's delicious. The moist taste of oysters and the unique smoky smell of ale whisky are combined in the mouth.
-"If our language is whiskey"
There are many delicious dishes to go with whisky. Alai Island, known as "Paradise", has two whisky combinations. ?
The first one is Adeberger and oysters. This is not a simple wine match, but a small amount of Adeberger whisky is poured on the fresh oysters, and immediately, the oysters will be drunk happily. At this time, the oysters at the entrance will perfectly combine the salty taste of Adeberger with the umami taste of seafood, which is the best in the world.
The second is the white chocolate from Hokkaido, Japan with Lafarge. The thicker the chocolate itself, the better. The fresh milk in Hokkaido is fragrant but not greasy, which is a perfect match with Lafarge's classic peat flavor.