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Islay Whisky

This small Hebridean island produces some of the boldest, smokiest whiskies in the world, defined by intense peat smoke and a distinctive maritime, coastal character found nowhere else in Scotland.

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The Distilleries of Islay

Explore Islay's 10 distilleries that define this iconic island.

10 Active Distilleries Discover the distilleries of Islay World Famous Home to some of the most iconic and collectable single malts Distinctive Character Intense peat smoke, sea air, brine and a robust island style View Map & Distilleries

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Country Scotland

Distilleries 10

First Distilled In 1779 (Bowmore)

Area 620 km²

Character Peaty/Smokey

About Islay

Islay is Scotland's whisky island, famed for bold, peaty single malts shaped by Atlantic winds, ancient peat bogs and centuries of distilling tradition.

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Flavour Profile Smoke, Sea Salt, Peat

About the distillery

With a devoted global following and a string of critically acclaimed limited releases to its name, Ardbeg has cemented its status as one of the most exciting and sought-after distilleries in Scotland. Browse our range of Ardbeg single malt Scotch whisky below.

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Ardbeg once closed entirely in the 1990s before Glenmorangie revived it in 1997, sparking cult status.

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About the distillery

Islay’s latest distillery (until the next one) sprang into life in October 2018 and is situated at the northern end of the island, near Bunnahabhain and Caol Ila. The dream project of the Hunter Laing group, headed by Stewart Laing and his two sons. To assist their vision, they brought in Jim McEwan, formerly of Bruichladdich, to design the stills and help create the distillate.

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Ardnahoe is Islay's only distillery with worm tub condensers, and its stills have the longest lyne arms in Scotland.

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Ardnahoe 5 Year Old Inaugural Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 70cl, 50% ABV £99.00 View Bottle

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As the oldest distillery on Islay, Bowmore blends centuries of tradition with a distinctive balance of smoke, salt, and citrus that sets it apart from its peatier neighbours. Renowned for its iconic No.1 Vaults. Browse our range of Bowmore single malt Scotch whisky below.

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Bowmore's No.1 Vaults warehouse sits below sea level, making it one of Scotland's oldest whisky maturation sites.

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Since Murray McDavid saved the distillery in 2000, with an asking price of £6.5 million, Bruichladdich has gone from strength to strength after a difficult initial period. Now under the ownership of Remy Cointreau, it is one of Islay’s most recognisable whiskies and brands.

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Bruichladdich closed in 1994 and sat silent for six years before investors revived it in 2001.

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Tucked away on Islay's remote north coast, Bunnahabhain stands apart with its gentle, lightly peated character — a departure from the island's smokier reputation, prized for its maritime softness and subtle complexity. Renowned for its unconventional approach among Islay malts. Browse our range of Bunnahabhain single malt Scotch whisky below.

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Bunnahabhain's fortress-like distillery was actually designed to resemble a Bordeaux chateau, not a Scottish prison, despite appearances.

About the distillery

Islay's largest distillery, Caol Ila, dates to 1846 and endured multiple owners before its 1972 rebuild, coinciding with Brora's closure. Following 2011 investment, capacity grew to 6.5 million litres. Widely available officially and via independent bottlers, it's now part of the Johnnie Walker visitor experience.

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Caol Ila is Islay's largest distillery, producing over three million litres a year, mostly destined for Johnnie Walker blends.

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As Islay's youngest distillery, Kilchoman champions true farm-to-bottle whisky-making, growing, malting, distilling, and bottling almost entirely on-site. Renowned for its vibrant, punchy peated character and small-batch craftsmanship. Browse our range of Kilchoman single malt Scotch whisky below.

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Kilchoman opened in 2004, the first new distillery built on Islay in 124 years.

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Discover Lagavulin Whisky, the iconic Islay distillery founded in 1816. Among Scotland's most revered single malts, Lagavulin is celebrated for its powerful peat smoke, coastal character, rich sweetness, and timeless craftsmanship, making every release highly admired.

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Illicit distilling reportedly happened at Lagavulin as far back as 1742, decades before it became legal in 1816.

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Famed as Islay's most heavily peated distillery, Laphroaig delivers a bold, medicinal smokiness layered with maritime salt and seaweed that has made it one of the most recognisable whiskies in the world.

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Laphroaig's Royal Warrant came personally from King Charles, who visited in 1994 and still stocks it at Highgrove.

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Laphroaig 10 Year Old | Sherry Oak Finish | 70cl, 48% ABV £65.00 View Bottle

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Discover Port Ellen Whisky, the legendary Islay distillery founded in 1825. Among Scotland's most sought-after single malts, Port Ellen is celebrated for its elegant maritime peat smoke, citrus brightness, and exceptional rarity, making every release highly collectible.

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Port Ellen closed in 1983 and became a "ghost distillery," finally reopening after a 41-year silence in 2024.

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