点评:We have been on a fair few whisky tours from the big names to tiny independents and this is without question the best yet.
Starting with the location and architecture of the distillery itself. If you wanted an image of creativity and sustainability you have it right there. Outstanding visually and incredibly finished interior, I was mightily impressed of first sight.
We booked for the later tour at 3:30 and got a bite of late lunch first. The service was exceptional, I simply cannot fault it. Great advice about portion sizes and very helpful staff. When the food came there were a variety of flavours and textures for us all to be thrilled with our choices. Hummus was especially tasty and the haggis Bon Bon’s were a big hit too.
Our tour guide was John and he was phenomenal, spoke eloquently and passionately about the history of the distillery and how the local farmers were contributing to the processes with their produce as well as the orchard and it plans for the future. I particularly enjoyed the tasting throughout the tour, which was a first for us, rather than having to wait till the end. This made the experience feel a lot more personal and rewarding.
The whisky itself was outstanding making choosing which ones to buy a hard choice but with lots on offer in the shop we walked away very happy indeed.
Without question the best whisky tour in Scotland and ask for John.
翻译:我们曾经参观过不少威士忌酒厂,从大品牌到小型独立酒厂都有,而这家无疑是迄今为止最出色的一家。
先来说说酒厂的地理位置与建筑风格。若你想看到创意与可持续发展的典范,这里就是绝佳的例子。其外观出众,内部装修也极为精致,我一看到就深深折服了。
我们预订了下午3点半的参观时段,之前先简单吃了点迟来的午餐。那里的服务更是无与伦比。我实在挑不出任何毛病。关于食物分量的建议也很实用,工作人员也非常热心帮忙。食物上桌后,各种不同的风味和口感让我们都对自己的选择感到满意。鹰嘴豆泥特别美味,那些哈吉斯布丁也大受好评。
我们的导游是约翰,他表现得极为出色。他滔滔不绝且满怀激情地讲述了这家酿酒厂的历史,当地农民如何用他们的农产品助力酿酒流程,还有果园的情况以及未来的发展规划。我尤其喜欢整个参观过程中安排的品酒环节——对我们来说这还是第一次体验,不用等到最后才品酒。这样的安排让整个体验显得更加贴心且富有乐趣。这款威士忌本身就堪称卓越,因此挑选购买哪些款式成了件难事。不过店里选择众多,我们最终心满意足地离开了。
毫无疑问,这是苏格兰最棒的威士忌品鉴之旅——记得找约翰哦。