How Did You Select Your First Kilt?

[Karl R]

I am a fan of Laphroaig single malt, and I know that the Laphroaig distillery is on the Isle of Islay in Argyll Scotland. I guess my question is, is being a fan of that particular single malt a good enough reason or an appropriate reason to buy a kilt of the Argyll tartan.

It sounds like a superb reason to get a kilt in the Friends of Laphroaig tartan. There doesn't seem to be a kilt, but you could probably contact Laphroaig Distillery, find out where they get their tartan scarves made, and work your way up the supply chain.

If I can comfortably explain a reason for wearing a particular tartan, that's an appropriate enough reason for me.

My first kilt is a universal/fashion tartan that my wife bought for me. She knew I had some Scottish ancestry (less than she does), and she knew I would like the way the kilt looked. Since then, I have discovered (by talking to one of the family genealogists) that I have more Irish ancestry than I realized. Therefore, I have ordered an Irish Heritage kilt from USA Kilts as my second kilt ... and I like the way it looks.