Location
Spotlights

Est. 1815

Distillery 55.6417° N, 6.1086° W

Ardbeg Distillery

The ultimate Islay malt — uncompromisingly peaty, complex, and revered by whisky enthusiasts worldwide.

Region Islay (South Coast)

Owner LVMH (Moët Hennessy)

Est. 2019

Distillery 55.8563° N, 6.1017° W

Ardnahoe Distillery

Islay's newest distillery, opened in 2019 by Hunter Laing & Co., with the longest lyne arms in Scotland.

Region Islay (North-East Coast)

Owner Hunter Laing & Co.

Est. 1881

Distillery 55.8839° N, 6.1294° W

Bunnahabhain Distillery

Islay's most northerly distillery, known for its unpeated flagship and stunning views across the Sound of Islay.

Region Islay (North Coast)

Owner Distell Group (Aceo)

Est. 1846

Distillery 55.8547° N, 6.1064° W

Caol Ila Distillery

Islay's largest distillery by volume, producing the backbone of many Diageo blends alongside prized single malts.

Region Islay (North-East Coast)

Owner Diageo

Est. 1832

Distillery 55.4267° N, 5.6039° W

Glen Scotia Distillery

One of the last survivors of Campbeltown's once-thriving whisky industry, producing maritime single malts since 1832.

Region Campbeltown

Owner Loch Lomond Group

Est. 1816

Distillery 55.6364° N, 6.1264° W

Lagavulin Distillery

The definitive Islay single malt — rich, smoky, and famously the favourite of Ron Swanson.

Region Islay (South Coast)

Owner Diageo

Est. 1815

Distillery 55.6319° N, 6.1519° W

Laphroaig Distillery

Love it or hate it — the most divisive single malt on Islay, with its own peat bogs and floor maltings.

Region Islay (South Coast)

Owner Suntory (Beam Suntory)

Est. 1828

Distillery 55.4258° N, 5.6072° W

Springbank Distillery

The last distillery in Scotland to carry out 100% of production on site — from malting to bottling.

Region Campbeltown

Owner J. & A. Mitchell & Co. (Mitchell family)