美酒佳肴·天上人间–记2025春社茶学苏格兰威士忌游学之旅

继2024年9月春社茶学组织第一期苏格兰茶酒文化交流游学后，2025年6月春社茶学再次组织了专题游学 – 苏格兰威士忌游学之旅，在深入了解威士忌生产流程以及品鉴技巧的过程中，体会茶酒一家的精髓。

本次行程为期八天，以盛产泥煤烟熏味威士忌著称的艾蕾岛各大酒庄为游学重点，既有苏格兰最古老的合法威士忌蒸馏酒庄之一Bowmore Distillery也有后起之秀Kilchoman Distillery，还包括了一家与艾蕾岛威士忌风格形成鲜明对比的高地酒庄Jura Distillery，在沉浸式学习中感受古老与现代的完美传承与融合。

除了酒厂，美景与美食也是旅程不可或缺的部分。学习之余，纯净空灵的海岛景色与简单淳朴的民风也让人流连忘返，不知今夕何夕！

一．艾蕾岛简介

艾雷岛（Islay）是苏格兰西海岸内赫布里底群岛中最南端的一座岛屿，以其泥煤风味浓郁的威士忌和原始自然风光而闻名

艾雷岛拥有八家活跃的威士忌蒸馏厂，如Laphroaig、Lagavulin 和 Ardbeg，这些酒厂出产的单一麦芽威士忌以浓烈的泥煤味和海盐气息著称，是威士忌爱好者心中的圣地。

除了威士忌，艾雷岛还是观鸟和高尔夫的热门目的地。交通方面，岛上设有机场（格兰艾格戴尔机场）和两个主要港口，通过渡轮和航班与苏格兰本土连接

二．Jura岛简介

Jura岛位于苏格兰西海岸，是赫布里底群岛的一部分，以其壮丽的自然风光和世界闻名的威士忌而著称。岛上人口稀少，仅约200人，却有超过5000只红鹿，因此Jura的名字源自古诺斯语，意为“鹿之岛”。

主要特色：

• 自然景观：岛上最显眼的地标是Jura三峰（Paps of Jura），由达尔拉迪亚石英岩构成，是徒步爱好者的热门挑战。
• 野生动物：除了红鹿，Jura还栖息着海豹、海鹰、海豚，甚至偶尔能看到小须鲸。
• 威士忌文化：Jura酒厂成立于1810年，后来重建，现已成为岛上的标志性产业，生产风味独特的单一麦芽威士忌。

三．行程安排

第一天：广州到爱丁堡，游览爱丁堡王子街，晚上：在Mussel

Inn品尝爱丁堡美食；

第二天：爱丁堡到艾蕾岛，初涉海岛美景，远观“重生”的Port Ellen酒庄，晚上：在Bowmore酒馆品尝海岛当天捕捉海鲜; 了解品鉴陈年威士忌，请酒店资深品酒师Peter A. MacLellan现场指导；

第三天：参观Caol Ila 和Bowmore 酒厂；晚上：在Lochside酒店品尝当地风味美食；

第四天：参观Jura岛和岛上唯一酒厂，Jura威士忌酒厂；晚上：在新加坡海鲜餐厅Sea Salt Restaurant品尝别具风格的海鲜料理；

第五天：参观Lagavulin 和 Laphroaig酒厂；晚上：继续在Bowmore酒馆向Peter老师学习陈年威士忌品鉴，尝试不同新鲜食材；

第六天：参观Kilchoman和Ardbeg酒厂；晚上：在Bowmore 酒馆进行学习总结，学习新老威士忌对比以及不同风格威士忌与不同食材的搭配

第七天：浏览以生产世界最重泥煤味威士忌著称的Bruichladdich酒厂，品鉴有泥煤怪兽之称的Octomore威士忌；下午：结束学习，返回爱丁堡；

第八天：爱丁堡返回广州，结束行程

A Whisky Tour On Isle of Islay

Following the success of the first Scottish tea and whisky cultural exchange study tour organized by Guanghzou Chunshe Tea Academy in September 2024, the Academy launched a second specialized whisky study tour in June 2025. This journey provided an in-depth understanding of whisky production and tasting techniques, encapsulating the essence of the close relationship between tea and whisky.

This eight-day itinerary focused on the whisky distilleries of Islay, renowned for their peat-smoke flavors. The tour included Bowmore Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest licensed whisky distilleries, the emerging Kilchoman Distillery, and Jura Distillery, which contrasts with Islay’s signature style. Participants explored the harmonious combination and development of heritage, tradition and modernity through immersive learning.

Beyond whisky, breathtaking landscapes and exquisite cuisine were integral to the experience. The serene island scenery and authentic local culture made the journey unforgettable.

1. Introduction to Islay

Islay, the southernmost island of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, is celebrated for its bold, peaty whisky and pristine natural beauty. The island is home to eight active distilleries, including Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg, known for their intense peatiness and marine saltiness, making Islay a sacred destination for whisky enthusiasts.

2. Introduction to Jura

Jura, located off Scotland’s west coast, is part of the Hebridean archipelago, known for its stunning landscapes and world-renowned whisky. With only about 200 inhabitants but over 5,000 red deer, Jura’s name originates from Old Norse, meaning “Island of Deer”.

Key highlights:

• Natural Wonders: The Paps of Jura, composed of Dalradian quartzite, are a favorite challenge for hikers.
• Wildlife: Besides red deer, Jura is home to seals, sea eagles, dolphins, and even occasional minke whales.
• Whisky Culture: The Jura Distillery, founded in 1810, was later rebuilt and now produces unique single malt whiskies.

3. Itinerary

Day 1: Travel from Guangzhou to Edinburgh → Explore Princes Street → Dinner at Mussel Inn, enjoying Edinburgh’s finest cuisine.

Day 2: Travel to Islay, taking in its seaside beauty → View the revived Port Ellen distillery → Evening tasting of fresh seafood at Bowmore Hotel Restaurant, guided by experienced whisky sommelier Peter A. MacLellan.

Day 3: Visit Caol Ila & Bowmore distilleries → Dinner at Lochside Hotel, featuring local delicacies.

Day 4: Travel to Jura Island → Visit Jura Distillery, the island’s sole whisky producer → Evening dining at Sea Salt Restaurant, a Singaporean seafood specialty venue.

Day 5: Visit Lagavulin & Laphroaig distilleries → Evening tasting session at Bowmore Hotel Restaurant, led by Peter MacLellan, exploring aged whisky pairing with fresh ingredients.

Day 6: Visit Kilchoman & Ardbeg distilleries → Final whisky lesson and summary at Bowmore Hotel Restaurant, comparing old and new whisky styles and their culinary pairings.

Day 7: Visit Bruichladdich distillery, known for its intensely peated Octomore whisky → Afternoon departure from Islay.

Day 8: Return to Edinburgh and then Guangzhou, concluding the journey.

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