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​Updated 23 September 2025
​Caol Ila Distillery is the largest producer of whisky on Islay. ​Located on the Sound of Islay (“Caol Ila” is ​Gaelic ​for “Sound of Islay”), Caol Ila Distillery is a short drive or leisurely walk from Port Askaig, and the magnificent view of the Jura Paps from the still house is ​hard to beat.
...​Updated 23 September 2025
Ardbeg Distillery is a small but mighty institution on the south-east coastline of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Silent for most of the 1980s and 19​90s, ​Ardbeg has risen phoenix-like from the ashes, to become one of the most popular heavily-peated single malt whisky distilleries in the world.
...​Updated 23 September 2025
​Laphroaig Distillery is one of few distilleries in Scotland who still malt some of their barley on site, and even rarer again, they continue to hand cut their own peat. You can even have a go of cutting the peat yourself, plus see the malting process in action, on one of their tours. Laphroaig Distillery is well worth a tour if you’re visiting Islay.
...​Updated 13 October 2025
One of Islay’s oldest distillation sites, you’ll find the picturesque Lagavulin Distillery nestled between stony, heather-covered hills on Lagavulin Bay.
...​Updated 27 October 2022
By The Smoke and The Smell is well worth a read if you’re interested in where your spirits come from and how they’re being made. If you’re happy to drink any old pish, this book isn’t for you
...​Updated 18 February 2026
Looking to explore Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries from Edinburgh? Our comprehensive guide to the best distillery tours near Edinburgh showcases the top whisky experiences within easy reach of Scotland’s capital. Whether you’re self-driving, using public transport, or joining an organised tour, we’ve researched all the options to help you plan the perfect whisky adventure.
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