Recent Islay Articles

For two decades, whisky lovers have been asking the same question every time they cracked open a bottle of Ardbeg Ten Year Old — why isn't there a cask strength version of this thing? It seemed like such an obvious move. The standard Ten is already one of the most talked-about single malt Scotches

In the rugged world of Scotch whisky, where peaty smokes often dominate the conversation, one Islay distillery stands apart with its smooth, sea-kissed approach. Bunnahabhain has long carved out a niche for those who appreciate subtlety over intensity, and now it's charting new waters with the laun

Try These 10 Smokey Scotch Whiskies Peated whiskies, renowned for their distinctive and robust flavors, are crafted by drying malted barley over peat smoke during the malting process. This traditional technique imparts a rich and smoky character to the barley, influencing the final spiri

Islay, the Scottish island renowned for its bold, peaty whiskies, has once again delivered with two exciting new releases: Port Charlotte SYC:01 and Kilchoman’s 2024 Port Cask Matured Edition. Both whiskies reflect their distilleries' commitments to pushing boundaries while paying homage to tradit

The iconic Lagavulin distillery, located on the Isle of Islay , Scotland, has announced a special release to mark the much-anticipated 2024 Islay Jazz Festival. This exclusive bottling, a 14-year-old single malt Scotch whisky , promises to be a luxurious treat for both whisky lovers and

Bruichladdich Distillery, known for its innovative and boundary-pushing approach to whisky, has launched a bold new campaign titled "Not Your Classic." This campaign, centered around their flagship single malt whisky, The Classic Laddie, is designed to challenge and redefine the traditional percep

10 Peated Scotch Whiskies Ideal For Someone Looking For A Smoky Dram Peated whiskies, renowned for their distinctive and robust flavors, are crafted by drying malted barley over peat smoke during the malting process. This traditional technique imparts a rich and smoky character to the ba

Ian Macleod Distillers, in collaboration with The Islay Boys, has announced the construction of a new whisky distillery named Laggan Bay on the famous whisky-producing island of Islay. This new distillery will be the twelfth on the island, renowned for its distinctive peaty whiskies. The project,

Ardbeg, the famed Islay distillery, is set to make waves in the whisky world with its upcoming release of a truly special dram. Dubbed Ardbeg Vintage Y2K, this 23-year-old whisky marks the inception of a limited edition series, promising aficionados a taste of history in every sip. Back in t

For fans of fine whisky and the rugged charm of Nick Offerman, the latest collaboration between the Lagavulin distillery and the beloved actor is cause for celebration. In a partnership that spans over a decade, Lagavulin and Offerman have crafted a series of limited-edition expressions that captu