5 Facts About Islay, Queen of the Hebrides

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.

The Ultimate Guide To Islay Distilleries

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. 

Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014 review

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.

Whisky Review: The Bruichladdich Thirty

The Bruichladdich Thirty review

We review The Bruichladdich Thirty, a Scotch single malt aged for three decades in ex-bourbon casks laid down around the time the distillery shuttered for seven years starting in 1994.