Islay is synonymous with scotch whisky. Despite there being only 10 distilleries on the island, Islay has a long whisky-distilling history, and a population devoted to preserving their culture.
There is just something about Islay that keeps hold of whisky drinkers, and it isn’t necessarily always about peat.
In this guide, I will break down each of the distilleries that have made a home on the Queen of the Hebrides, and give Islay its stellar reputation as a scotch whisky powerhouse.
We review Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, distilled entirely from barley grown solely on Islay, specifically from barley grown on eight local farms, all within an 11-mile radius of the distillery.
How did the Queen of the Hebrides evolve into a whisky-producing machine?
The Book of Islay and The Stent Book and Acts of the Balliary of Islay: 1718-1843 provide a fascinating and in-depth account of the history of the island.
This is the first release from the Ayrshire distillery to feature a subtle smoky profile.
Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky, recently announced plans for its first distillery on the isle of Islay.
Elements of Islay, an independent whisky brand, has launched its limited-edition whisky Beach Bonfire, into global markets following an initial launch at Islay’s iconic whisky festival Fèis Ìle earlier this year.
Lagavulin is celebrating 25 years of the annual Islay Jazz Festival with an exclusive bottling, the Lagavulin Jazz 2023 15 Year Old, only available at the distillery.
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