Saratoga Whiskey Club—, September 16—24, 2017

Join Charles Grabitzky and Matthew Ferguson of the Saratoga Whiskey Club on a journey to Islay where we explore all of its famous distilleries. We will be joined by Rachel MacNeill, a local Islay expert, for distillery tours, tastings and other special Islay experiences.

The trip will consist of 3 nights in and 5 nights in the town of on Islay.

Distilleries to be visited include , Laphroaig, Bowmore, Ardbeg, , Bruichladdich, Caol Ila & .

We will also visit Tennents Brewery and other sights in Glasgow. Optional tour of the Auchentoshen Distillery outside of Glasgow.

Matthew Ferguson has been a whiskey Charles Grabitzky has been providing guided aficionado for many years. He currently tours with Travel Directions throughout the is a bartender at 9 Maple Avenue, a whis- world over the past twenty years. Travel key bar located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Directions is located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Matt has led multiple whiskey tours over the last couple of years. Itinerary Description

Saturday, September 16 Wednesday, September 20 Day 1 Day 5 Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland for one night Tour Tour of the city with visit to Bunnahabhain Distillery Warehouse 9 Experience Tennents Brewery Lunch at Café Whisky tasting in the evening Kilchoman Distillery Premium Tour &

Tasting Sunday, September 17 Walk along Machir Beach Day 2

Travel to Islay via bus and ferry Thursday, September 21 Arrive in Islay and travel to Day 6 Bowmore for five nights Visit the Islay Woolen Mill

Bruichladdich Distillery Tour Monday, September 18 Warehouse Day 3 Experience Tour Lunch at Bridgend Hotel Lagavulin Distillery Warehouse Experience Craftmans Tour Visit carved stone High Cross at Kildalton Lunch at Old Kiln Café in Ardbeg Friday, September 22 Deconstructing the Dram Day 7 with Tasting in Warehouse 3 Fly back to Glasgow for two nights

Tuesday, September 19 Saturday, September 23 Day 4 Day 8 Tour City historical visits in Glasgow Water to Whisky Optional day trip Experience (picnic lunch is included)

Sunday, September 24

Day 9 Departure after breakfast

Breakfast - 8 Lunch - 1 Saratoga Whiskey Club—Islay 2017

PRICE—2,395.00 USD (based on double occupancy)

Single supplement: $595.00 A deposit of $395 is due to secure a place on the trip. Reservations are taken on a first- come / first-serve basis. Final payment is due 45 days prior to the start of the tour. Credit cards accepted (additional 3.3% processing fee).

INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED

 8 Overnights in Glasgow & Bowmore  Airfare before or after trip

 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch  Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

 All Transportation within Scotland  Tips to tour, hotel staff (bus, airfare, ferry & private vehicle)  Optional Auchentoshan Distillery visit  Accompanying Tour Leader—Matthew Ferguson from Saratoga Whiskey Club

 Accompanying Tour Leader—Charles Grabitzky from Saratoga Whiskey Club

 Accompanying Local Guide—Rachel MacNeill from Islay

 Comprehensive sightseeing including TRAVEL DIRECTIONS

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 Guided distillery tours and tastings Saratoga Springs, NY USA 12866  Whisky tasting in Glasgow Tel: 518 944-8957

 Tennents Brewery Tour in Glasgow www.mytraveldirections.com [email protected]  All taxes Mr. Charles Grabitzky General Terms and Conditions

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Saratoga Whiskey Club—Islay September 16—24, 2017

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