BEST Whisky Tour Ever! And Trains. [CC]
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Күн бұрынDougal and I do a Whisky Tour with a difference. Inspired by the Malt Whisky Trail, we visit Glenfiddich in Dufftown, then take the Keith to Dufftown Heritage Railway to Keith where on an earlier visit I had visited the Strathisla distillery. A brilliant day out in Speyside!
Full disclosure: The distillery tours and visit to the Cooperage were arranged by the Malt Whisky Trail and provided by the companies visited for the magazine article that I am in the area to produce. A HUGE thank you to Eleanor at Malt Whisky Trail for arranging these.
The Malt Whisky Trail Website is a great resource to plan your Whisky Trip - check it out here: maltwhiskytrail...
A great place to start is the Speyside Cooperage to watch the casks being made or refurbished: www.speysideco...
In Dufftown we visited the Glenfiddich Distillery: www.glenfiddic...
In Keith we visited the Strathisla Distillery where I heartily recommend the Blending Experience, which includes 5 premium whiskies, and the opportunity to blend your own 20cl bottle of whisky... sampling your blend as often as you like! It finishes with a another generous measure at the bar! All are available to take-away if you are driving: www.maltwhisky...
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. You don't want to end up in the state of the fellow passengers we were sharing the outward train journey with... :-/
We had lunch in the Sidings Cafe: / sidings-cafe-dufftown-...
For details about the Keith to Dufftown Railway (The Whisky Train) please see: keith-dufftown...
Meanwhile, a huge 'Thank You' to Adria UK for the loan of the Adria Twin 640SLB. Check it out here: www.adria.co.uk/
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A Revalation
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@cherylmckerchar9550 Жыл бұрын
Man after my own heart! You always seem to show the desserts first! Desserts look YUMMY!
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
On the outward train trip, a coach party had booked up half the train, forcing the rest of us into one carriage The presence of a very drunk group made for an interesting cultural experience. Sadly, one of the party had a mouth on her like a sewer which wasn't very impressive when there were young kids in the same carriage. Hey-ho. The trip back was MUCH quieter!
@adrianpipe3323 5 жыл бұрын
I disagree with the reply here. I think it’s an accurate reflection of the sort of behaviour that sadly some people do exhibit when in a public place. This extra comment from you here to explain is sufficient explanation of the rowdy behaviour you experienced. When we, as members of the public, go on this trip we do not sadly get the nice music playing in our ears automatically, so the accuracy is justified! Well done on another informative blog, I like the new feel to them personally.
@joann5157 5 жыл бұрын
I heard the "bleeps" and wondered if the loud woman was being "salty."
@krippleinacaravanxxx707 5 жыл бұрын
I think Vectra 548 needs to get back down on his knees and pray a bit harder! “Sorry mate” is a condescending and egotistical verbatim! To complain about something that you may not like and then call someone your mate is outrageous and laughable also unforgivable! Maybe we should get that lady back to tell him to fook off! Rant over!
@Sam-mb1yk 4 жыл бұрын
Great to see Dougal in his little coat. Also loved the tours and the experience on the train. I felt like I was on the train with you. Your videos are always really informative and it contrasted well with the views out of the windows and the chatter in the background. Hearing the others chatting away kept it authentic 🙂
@andrewjditton 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Sam. I like to mix it up a little for that reason. All the best.
@robaire.b 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see this. The morning I visited the Glenfiddich distillery it had just been closed due to the coronavirus outbreak
@peteacher52 5 жыл бұрын
A nicely presented video and kudos for choosing music that does not assault the mind with a discordant shrieking sonic barrage that many think imperative to adding value to their videos.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin, I do spend some time choosing the music. I don't please everyone but tend to avoid the shrieky stuff!
@RecMan2010 5 жыл бұрын
Dougal at the end of the video: “I’m not going to smile because all you ever talk about are caravans and trains - all I want is a biscuit!”. 😉 Great video Andrew 👍🏻
@joann5157 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely trip as usual. So glad they sent the liquor samples home with you, since you were driving. Dougal looks so smart in his raincoat! Thanks for the 2 kisses at video's end!!!!!
@royale4318 Жыл бұрын
Ah, I do enjoy a dram - although Islay is home to most of my favourites... There's nothing quite like sitting on the Port Ellen shoreline in the sunset, within the gorgeous peaty smell from the maltings, with a delicious glass of Bunnahabhain in your hand ... 🥃
@stevebrown6665 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Love the DMUs.
@waywed 5 жыл бұрын
We note that you appeared to pass on the yummy cakes and opt for the soup. We presume this was at the direction of the ever-enigmatic Dougal in the interests of maintaining your waistline.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
...and also as I don't have dairy. Which is good AND bad, if you see what I mean :)
@Mads_1313 5 жыл бұрын
Loved this, well done Andrew 😊
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mads!
@dannysze8183 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I hope you have great fun travelling.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny!
@catherine1910 5 жыл бұрын
My Scotland trips seem to be liberally dotted with whisky tours but 'when in Rome'! I'd recommend the Clynelish distillery too as it's in staggering distance of the gorgeous Brora caravan and motorhome site. Thanks Andrew, more locations/walks/distilleries to add to my list!
@alexandramccabe4001 5 жыл бұрын
Cracking little video, my 2 favourite Distilleries!! I stay in Dufftown at least twice a year, one for the Whisky Festival and again for New Year (Bagpipes, Fireworks and free whisky!!!) I've been going for 15 years and still haven't done the Duff/Keith Train, I really should. If you'd like a more 'permanent' base to settle into for a few days so you can explore more, we have a Cottage that sits just under Balvenie Castle, it's our family cottage but is always open to Visitors for 'Mates Rates' when we're not there. Dufftown/Aberlour/Craigellachie have so much to offer to people who want to walk, explore, cycle etc. I just need my Lottery win so I can move up to the Highlands permanently. :)
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Ooh, that sounds like a lovely offer, thanks Alexandra. And when you win the lottery, we could do with living next door ;@)
@jimdevlin2138 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as usual Andrew, perhaps show a little of the towns as they are both quite pretty little towns
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Sadly wasn't the weather for it this time Jim but I'd love to go back.
@miffyonabike 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tour in all that 'liquid sunshine'. Great to see the old diesels still working. I am no railway expert but I do remember being taken home by one of those (in Southern Region livery) on the Southern Region during a big train strike in the 1980s. I loved it then and still like the big windows and the bench seats. Distillery tours look amazing, especially when you can blend your own. Will have to get up there sometime. Thanks for another great vlog, kisses to Dougal.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
YES! I'm sure you'll love it like I did :)
@callumswansborough1779 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, you were right. Loving this video... It makes me want a whisky, however I’m working tomorrow 😔 ohwell, rest days Wednesday and Thursday 😃 I hope you and Dougal are enjoying yourselves?
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Callum! Roll on Rest days :)
@josemoutinho7213 5 жыл бұрын
Campervan + Whisky, ( when not driving)...)= happiness!
@tammievawter9477 5 жыл бұрын
Love it-when you said that watchers wanted diesel as well--made me think of Andrew L Weber's Starlight Express...and as always, Dougall!
@hayard61 5 жыл бұрын
Trains, food and a wee dram. What's not to like?! Thanks Mr D. 😁👍
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers cariad!
@hayard61 5 жыл бұрын
@@andrewjditton hick! Cheers.
@birreboi 5 жыл бұрын
Ahh Chivas, my favorite whisky (though I hardly drink strong stuff like that anymore). That was very interesting to see that distillery and the other and all that beautiful countryside.
@adrianpipe3323 5 жыл бұрын
Great Vlog Andrew and Dougal! We did that exact trip on the railway when we were there in April. My Greyhound managed to fall down the gap between the train and platform at Keith, but the staff were really helpful and let me have a ladder to go down on the track and lift him up. Really enjoyable trip though. Have the cooperage and Strathisla on the list for next time. Thumbs up from us 👍🏻
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Adrian! Hope the pooch has recovered now.
@paula.jackson5463 5 жыл бұрын
Simply fantastic.....love the Glen! Great Train Ride, even if it was Diesel (love the steam) THX Andrew and Dougal!
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul!
@michaelmann4189 5 жыл бұрын
Great film very interesting but omg for the cakes,well done. Cheers
@ncplantdoctor 5 жыл бұрын
An extremely interesting tour video. I always enjoy the old DMUs which were once commonplace and just transportation, but now bring back memories. I also loved the distillery tours. I am very familiar with Glenfiddich bottled products but I have never toured a distillery or, unfortunately, ever set foot in the British Isles, so this was my one chance to see the place.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of service!
@GetYourLegsDown 5 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable as always Mr D. Thanks for sharing.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Rich. Hope you appreciate the leather and diesel as requested!
@kevinfromelgin2651 5 жыл бұрын
I live in Elgin so your literally on my doorstep . Great vlog as usual.
@marielange9077 4 жыл бұрын
How lovely that Dougal is allowed on trains. Is that common in the U.K.? Not allowed in the states, & now states are passing laws that we may not leave our dogs unattended in our RVs! Most federal parks do not allow dogs on trails, only at campsites & on roads.
@andrewjditton 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, dogs are allowed on all trains and most buses in the UK, which is great!
@johndunne5582 5 жыл бұрын
Good as your videos are Andrew .it looks sò different when you see these places on film . Really enjoyed this video keep them coming ..jon
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers John!
@kazz3309 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this video!! The Sidings Cafe was wonderful when we were there. I grew up near Keith so this is my neck of the woods. All great. :D
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Kazz!
@lindsaybenison683 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you had a great time in our neck of the woods, although it did rain.. nothing unusual there.. it is always raining.. well maybe not always just feels like it.
@craigscott7798 5 жыл бұрын
Andrew you are practically taking us on a trip around our former home towns. Grantown last week Dufftown this! Very good pal of ours works at Glenfiddich as a tour guide and the folks of Dufftown are truly the best in Scotland. Loving the leather pants and of course Dougal. Safe travels. (Doggys on tour).
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if your friend was my guide? A part Scottish part English part Australian girl, but I forget her name. Very knowledgeable!
@willsgetoff1157 5 жыл бұрын
Another great vlog, intrested to see what the walks are like if you get the chance to go back.
@nadinemartranchard1768 5 жыл бұрын
You gave me a trip idea when I go to Europe in September :-) Thank you for another great vlog..
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
YES! Although I recommend too the Whisky Experience at MacGregors Bar in Inverness first as that is a great introductory evening. Bon voyage!
@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice thanks for taking us along with you . The journey back on the train sounded a much more relaxed one than the one there !! Hope yoiur whisky you created was ok ? Take care :D Teddy
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Sadly I won't know as I can't drink with my migraines. I'm sure my friend will appreciate it though :)
@christerhall68 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely video as always! Thanks 😊
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christer!
@katcankan7129 5 жыл бұрын
That was a great blending tour, not bad for £60. You have to do a wee blend review now 😊
@keithhicks1750 5 жыл бұрын
Thought my pc had a ffff fault for a minute. Very interesting as I love a whiskey and a train ride. 🥃
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
....AND one of the towns in this vlog is named after you as well Keith! ;@)
@keithhicks1750 5 жыл бұрын
There is a Whiskey called Glen Keith. And it’s very nice. 👍
@keithhicks1750 5 жыл бұрын
You couldn’t make it up, could you Andrew! 😂
@lostweekendscaravan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Just catching up after a great Twitter Camp and Rutland Trip. I would love the second tour with the blending option J would just sit and wait😂 I love a wee dram now and again. Thanks P&J👍
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
There's a nice cafe for those not on the tour.... ;@)
@lostweekendscaravan 5 жыл бұрын
Nice to know thanks
@PoshcatsCamping 5 жыл бұрын
Certainly a lovely trip Andrew, fabulous Vlog 😄 Trev
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Trev!
@okcantbelieveit294 5 жыл бұрын
Noticed a couple of bottle jacks as you climbed on board. For levering drunk women out of their seats perhaps? Twenty litre bottle sounds good to me. 🥃 😁🥳
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Twenty CENTI-Litre. But yes, 20 litres sounds better ;@)
@rozswartzett180 5 жыл бұрын
Quieter ride back. Nice.
@ournomadslife 5 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable 👍🏻 not whiskey drinkers ourselves but love the D.M.Us 😎
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Me neither - it's a migraine thing! :-/
@annettefournier9655 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew. To bad about the potty mouthed drunk. Being a tea tottler I am very intolerant of obnoxious inebriated louts. A glass of cheer is one thing, sloppy drunks with bad behavior is quite another. Where are all the large medieval locket rings when you need one? 😎😎😉
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Yes, it gets a bit wearing after a while. I was just cross because there were two young kids within ear shot.
@lindaelizabethcole3675 5 жыл бұрын
That was very enjoyable Mr . D , though not my drink of choice , but interesting nonetheless , pity about yer woman but you did a good job editing , did wonder why she was so loud , your lunch looked yummie and all those cakes , what a choice , bet they tasted good , all homemade luv the leather pants , where's the nice bike , if your still in Scotland next week , call for a coffee I'm at Ryan Bay , Happy Travels .
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Linda!
@LisaMarli 5 жыл бұрын
Haven't done a Whisky distillery, but have done a boutique one (all sorts of flavors including whisky, vodka...). They are interesting to visit. Each one is very different. I'm more a wine, beer and cider person. But when in Scotland...
@SoftwareSam 5 жыл бұрын
Andrew, regarding your migraines. May I suggest Advil Liqui-gels. They were a life saver for me when I lived in N. America. Here I buy from Amazon. Also sold as Kirkland Ibuprofen Capsules, 200mg. Referred these to a lady who suffered terrible migraines and she found total relief. Started calling them her "magic pills". Thanks for your videos, your commentaries are clear and concise.
@yayasdt2738 5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@bigalb1913 5 жыл бұрын
Coincidentally. we've just returned from a visit to Jura and Islay - we couldn't go to those wonderful places without checking out the Jura, Laphroaig and Ardbeg distilleries of course! I then look at your vlog only to see you had a similar idea, on the mainland. I noticed the audio levels are a bit variable on this video, or is it just my fading hearing?
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
No, you're right about the audio. It was very hard due to HUGELY varying ambient noises. Sorry!
@josemoutinho7213 5 жыл бұрын
My friend, the weather is the price to pay for the privilege of traveling through your wonderful country ...
@CamperCameraGo 5 жыл бұрын
Dufftown ought to have at least one class 47! :)
@jamesmackay4652 5 жыл бұрын
Geez a hawf.
@sadidiker 5 жыл бұрын
👍👍🙌🙌
@ThePleb 5 жыл бұрын
Dufftown, is that where they make Duff Beer? Lol
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Hmm, is that the time...? ;@)
@krippleinacaravanxxx707 5 жыл бұрын
A very good(hic) and great vlog (hic) remind me not to (hic) go there agsin (hic!) x
@katcankan7129 5 жыл бұрын
#1🤣
@bobmanwaring7882 5 жыл бұрын
The bleeps were the only thing I could understand her saying!!!!!
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! She was in good spirits! (vodka I think!) ;@)
@marielange9077 4 жыл бұрын
bob manwaring Me, too, but I'm stateside.
@jamesmackay4652 5 жыл бұрын
Dougal looks drookit.
@Andythenurse 5 жыл бұрын
A bheil beagan deith cheum agaibh? A bheil an t-sìde adhbharachadh cràidh agaibh? Tha mi an dòchas gun mi a faicinn an rud nach biodh ann.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
Duilich, ach chan eil mi gad thuigsinn ro mhath. An do rinn thu eadar-theangachadh air loidhne?
@Andythenurse 5 жыл бұрын
@@andrewjdittoncha robh ach bha mi dèan nas fheàrr bha eadar-theangachadh agam.
@Andythenurse 5 жыл бұрын
Still, I thought you had a limp and was concerned. Hope you're going good.
@andrewjditton 5 жыл бұрын
@@Andythenurse Aha! Yes, I do have a dodgy knee following a kitesurfing accident a couple of years ago. It comes and goes and I need to get it looked at to see if it's still the meniscus that's damaged or whether it's now gone arthritic. Either way, getting old sucks :(
@Andythenurse 5 жыл бұрын
@@andrewjditton so true. Look after yourself and get it sorted sooner rather than later.