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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Renowned for its heavily peated single malts, Ardbeg combines intense smoky flavors with a distinctive sweetness. Below are detailed tasting notes for the most recent Ardbeg new releases. Ardbeg ...
Islay—pronounced eye-la—has been one of Scotland’s whisky heartlands since at least the 1700s. Once a cottage industry, making Scotch here is now big business: global giants Beam Suntory, Diageo, LVMH ...
Whisky? Oh no, not for me! I preferred the many full-bodied wines and the classic G&Ts. That’s what I thought. Until I planned a trip for my whisky-loving husband to the Isle of Islay, and ran ...