Islay Whisky has a strong fan-base on account of the huge distinctive nature of the whiskies from distilleries including Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Kilchoman and Port Ellen. See the latest news on Islay and Islay releases right here.
Bruichladdich launches world’s first quadruple distilled 18-year-old single malt Scotch whisky: Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01. The release is the first instalment in a four-part series and marks a major milestone…
UPDATE: Congratulations to Benjamin Kenneth Drew who had their wish granted! Ho ho ho! The mince pies are multiplying, and the festive panic is brewing gently under the surface. It’s…
This is the best eggnog recipe you will find this Christmas. Because you are whisky lovers. And so are we. And this is a whisky eggnog recipe. With a peaty…
I’m Adam, and I like to mix Islay whisky. To some people, this would be a shocking confession. A revelation that betrayed a lack of taste and respect for a…
Some things never go out of style. Like my black leather jacket. I’m not too old for it. Right? Well, one thing that I’m sure we’ll all agree endures is…
We have our Whisky Championships 2025 winner: Bruichladdich! The Islay whisky maker has taken the crown for the third time in the competition’s five-year history. How it played out This…
Lagavulin vs. Laphroaig. Two titans of Islay. A land where the air smells like barbecued seagull, hospital corridors, and fine whisky. Two distilleries, founded a year apart, separated by a…
Caol Ila – the Sound of Islay. Perched on Islay’s northeastern shores, the Scotch whisky distillery boasts magnificent views across the narrow sea channel that gives it its name, with…
If Islay is the whisky lover’s paradise, then Fèis Ìle is its biggest, boldest party. Every year, the island throws open its doors — and its distilleries — to welcome…
Here’s our round-up of the top 10 best Islay whiskies to try in 2025. Islay whisky is the world’s most enigmatic. Nowhere quite conjures more romantic notions and images of…
Exploring the world of peated whiskies is like embarking on a journey through a landscape rich in tradition, flavour, and aroma. So let’s go on one together. Whether you’re new…
Happy Fèis Ìle! It’s the week of the Islay Festival and there is so much to enjoy about Islay whisky at the moment. Just take a look at all our…
Exciting Scotch whisky news! The first single malt from one of Islay’s newest distilleries Ardnahoe is here. This is the first new Islay whisky since Kilchoman released its first single…
Blended whiskies like Johnnie Walker or Famous Grouse make up something like 90% of global Scotch whisky sales. But unlike single malts, they don’t really get the attention they deserve….
Despite challenges from newer whisky countries like India and resurgent old ones like Ireland, Scotch whisky is still by far the largest whisky producer in the world. Scotland produces around…
You guys enjoyed it when we suggested 10 underrated blended Scotch whiskies for you last year. So, in the spirit of ‘if ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, here are a…
Whether it’s an Islay whisky, from the Islands or the mainland, we loved a peated single malt Scotch whisky. But there are certain bottles that are reference points, known and…
Islay’s festival of music and malt returns this week and that’s got us in the mood for the island’s finest. To mark the return of Fèis Ìle, here’s ten Islay whiskies we…
We’re taking you to Islay today to learn about the island that creates arguably Scotland’s most distinctive whisky and remind you how to win a trip there! Over the next…
There’s no need to panic buy… yet … but there are Islay peated malt shortages on the horizon for the Scotch whisky distillers with Port Ellen maltings especially facing unprecedented demand….
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