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Islay Whisky has a strong fan-base on account of the huge distinctive nature of the whiskies from distilleries including LagavulinLaphroaig, Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Kilchoman and Port Ellen. See the latest news on Islay and Islay releases right here.
Bruichladdich Day Feis Ile 2022Fèis Ìle 2025: What’s Going On

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…

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Five regions of ScotlandTop 10 Best Islay Whiskies To Try

Curious about Islay whisky? Here’s our round-up of the top 10 best Islay whiskies to try. Islay whisky is the world’s most enigmatic. Nowhere quite conjures more romantic notions and…

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Peated whiskyDiscover the Perfect Peated Whisky For You

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…

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The Islay whisky distilleries that will open in the future includes the tiny Ili DistilleryThe Islay Whisky Distilleries That Will Open in the Future

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…

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Ardnahoe inaugural releaseNew Arrival of the Week: Ardnahoe Inaugural Release

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…

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Tommy Dewar HighballWhat is Blended Scotch Whisky?

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….

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Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch WhiskyWhat are the Best Scotch Whisky Brands?

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…

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Green Isle is an underrated whisky blend10 More Underrated Whisky Blends

You guys enjoyed it when we suggested 10 underrated whisky blends for you last year. So, in the spirit of ‘if ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, here are a further 10…

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View of Ardbeg Distillery on IslayThe Peated Single Malt Scotch Whiskies You Need To Know

Whether it’s an Islay whisky, from the Islands or the mainland, we loved peated single malt Scotch whiskies. But there are certain bottles that are reference points, known and loved…

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Five regions of ScotlandBest Islay Whisky For Fèis Ìle 2023!

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…

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Regions of ScotlandThe Five Regions of Scotch Whisky Explained: Islay

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…

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Peated malt shortageIslay Distillers Face Peated Malt Shortages

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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12th Islay Whisky Distillery On The Way12th Islay Whisky Distillery On The Way

Laggan Bay Distillery is set to become the 12th whisky distillery on Islay as The Islay Boys get the green light to start building. Is there any room left on…

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Can Mac Ferry IslayIslay Travel Misadventures

Part of the fun of visiting Islay is the journey. For an island that’s only 20 miles off the coast of mainland Scotland, it can be surprisingly hard to get…

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The Master of Malt Islay Festival 2021Islay: Island or Idea?

As all across Europe, herds of camper vans are being fueled and provisioned ahead of the long journey to the forthcoming Fèis Ìle, I fell to dreaming of Islay. But…

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Top 10 Islay Whiskies To Celebrate Fèis Ìle 2022!Top 10 Islay Whiskies To Celebrate Fèis Ìle 2022!

Now that Fèis Ìle 2022 has kicked off, we can’t think of anything we’d rather have right now than some delicious Islay whisky. If only there was somewhere we could…

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