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WHISKY WANDERLUST

A journey through Scottish whisky towns

Our whisky advocate Ethan Youel delves into the traditions, people, folklore, myths and legends that make these towns magical.

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stream and rocks in dufftown

Dufftown

This town was built on whisky and is home to some of the most adored and loved whisky brands around.

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inchagower distillery

Keith & Bucky

Inchgower was at one point purchased by Buckie Council making it the only council in Scotland to have ever owned a distillery.

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scotland waterfront scene

BEHIND THE SERIES

Learn more about the inspiration behind the Whisky Wanderlust series.

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castle near cragganmore distillery

Knockando & Ballindalloch

When you are in this area its extremely easy to visualise the historic illicit still trade.

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glen elgin cask

ELGIN

Despite being a relative heavyweight in the distillery world, Elgin seems to get slightly less credit for its impressive amount of distilleries than little brother Dufftown.

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A beach with mountains on the horizon in the Isle of Islay

Port Ellen

Port Ellen is one of two ports providing access into arguably the world’s most famous whisky island.

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Mountains in Isle of Islay

Port Askaig

Port Askaig is about as remote as it gets. If it wasn’t for the ferry terminal and hotel there probably wouldn’t be much going on.

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Talisker distillery during sunset

Carbost

Skye has arguably the most beautiful landscapes in Scotland.

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Clyneish distillery

Brora

This small town in the north packs a punch when it comes to the whisky, industrial and football worlds.

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Oban mountainous landscape near the sea

Oban

Since 1794 the town of Oban has grown up with a distillery proudly located at its heart.

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Angus Bremner Photography Glen Ord Distillery

Black Isle & Alness

This peninsula is renowned for producing some of the best quality barley in the country.

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Pentcaitland bridge

Pencaitland

Located southeast of Edinburgh, Pencaitland is often described as being the garden of Scotland.

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A distillery lakeside over a sun rise

Ballater

This Highland town located in Aberdeenshire is best known for being the closest village to Balmoral Castle.

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“Great single malt whiskies are a combination of places and people. Without them, Scotch whisky as we know it may not exist as it is today.”

Ethan Youel

Whisky Advocate

MEET THE AUTHOR

Ethan Youel is our Brand Advocate for Rare & Collectable Whiskies at Justerini & Brooks. With a background as a Sommelier in some of the top Michelin-starred restaurants and 5-star hotels across the UK, then moving over to the world of exceptional spirits in 2017, Ethan works closely with our select clients and venues to curate their own bespoke liquid libraries, focusing on meaningful vintages and extraordinary flavours. He is dedicated to preserving tradition and craftsmanship by guiding enthusiasts through the world of fine spirits.

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