While many Islay whiskies have smoky tasting notes from the peat-based distillation process, this historic brand takes a ...
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10 best Islay whiskies to buy in 2026

Which Islay whiskies deserve a spot on your shelf in 2026? From Ardnahoe's impressive cask strength to discounted Lagavulin ...
For nearly a decade, Lagavulin has held steady with its lineup. The last time the storied Islay distillery shook things up was back in 2016 with the Lagavulin 8 Year Old. Now, after all that time, th ...
If you’re already a fan of Lagavulin and its popular 16-year-old expression, you’re going to be excited to learn about the newest expression from the iconic Islay distillery. That’s because Lagavulin ...
The top-scoring single malt whiskies from the latest World Whiskies Awards have just been revealed. Here's a closer look at ...
Islay’s isolated location has helped give the Scottish island its charm — and produce some of the most prized whiskys in the world. There’s plenty here for tourists — from bird-watching and seal ...
The following script is from "Whisky Island" which aired on May 3, 2015. Bob Simon and Steve Kroft are the correspondents. Harry Radliffe II, producer. 60 Minutes is constantly on the lookout for ...
(CBS News) We all know Scotch whisky comes from Scotland. But to true Scotch drinkers, just WHERE in Scotland makes all the difference. Willem Marx takes us on a tasting tour: At the outermost edge of ...
CalMac’s newest ferry was stormbound off Morocco on Wednesday during its 3,000-mile voyage from a Turkish shipyard to Scotland. Isle of Islay left the Yalova yard on January 22 and had been due to ...
If you talk to even the most seasoned golf travelers, you’ll likely get a never-heard-of-it-look when you tell them you’re heading to Scotland to play at The Machrie Links. But if you find yourself in ...