Ardbeg has announced Seasmoke, a new cask strength expression that debuts an approach never used before on Islay: the first mash is made with seawater …
Ardbeg Seasmoke, mashed with seawater
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Kilchoman introduces the warehouse tasting
Kilchoman is introducing a warehouse tasting for the first time in its history, allowing guests to draw whisky straight from the cask inside the distillery …
Laggan Bay Distillery Opens on Islay: First Cask Filled
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured: first release using Maury casks
Kilchoman released the Maury Cask Matured in early March 2026, a limited edition matured entirely in ex-Maury casks. It is the first time the distillery …
Bruichladdich Old Skool: 10 years old for 25 years since reopening
Bruichladdich has announced the release of Old Skool, a 10 year old single malt distilled entirely from Islay-grown barley. It is the first of three …
Suntory merges Bowmore and Laphroaig operations teams on Islay
Suntory Global Spirits has announced that the operations teams at its two Islay distilleries, Bowmore and Laphroaig, will be merged into a single unit. At …