Ian Macleod Distillers has officially opened Laggan Bay Distillery on Islay. The first cask was filled on 2 April 2026, making it the island’s 11th …
Peated Whisky Gift Guide: the Right Bottle for Every Budget
The problem with peated whisky as a gift is that peat either works for you or it doesn’t, and getting it wrong has nothing to …
Ardnahoe Chairman’s Selection: First Edition, Sherry and Bourbon Casks
Ardnahoe is preparing a new limited edition: the Chairman’s Selection, signed by Stewart Laing himself. The distillery’s founder and chairman has personally composed this bottling, …
Bowmore 21 Sherry Oak Wins World’s Best Single Malt 2026
The Bowmore 21 Year Old Sherry Oak Collection has been named World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2026. The ceremony took place …
Ardbeg House Wins The Times Best Places to Stay 2026
Ardbeg House has won The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay 2026 in two separate categories: best place to stay in the …
Isle of Islay enters service: CalMac’s new Islay ferry
On 31 March 2026, MV Isle of Islay carried its first passengers, departing Port Askaig at 12:30 bound for Kennacraig. A long-awaited date for an …
Octomore 16.1, 16.2, 16.3 and 16.4: differences, prices and which to choose
Every year Bruichladdich releases four expressions of Octomore. Series 16, announced in early 2025, is the subject of this guide. Series 16, announced in early …
Ardbeg Dolce: Sicilian Marsala Casks for Ardbeg Day 2026
Ardbeg has unveiled Dolce, its limited edition for Ardbeg Day 2026. The whisky will be available from 30 May and marks the first time the …
Bowmore: Distillery Guide
Bowmore sits at the centre of Islay, geographically and in terms of what it does with smoke. The village of Bowmore is on the eastern …
Caol Ila 1983 Rare Series: 42 Years Old, 318 Bottles
Diageo has one of the rarest Caol Ila bottlings in years in the pipeline: the Caol Ila 1983 Rare Series, a single malt distilled in …