Islay

The southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, Islay is one of five distilling areas which are protected by Scottish law. Whiskies produced in Islay tend to be the most heavily peated of all scotches and are highly regarded for this distinctive characteristic.

Distilleries in Islay include:

• Ardbeg
• Bowmore
• Bruichladdich
• Bunnahabhain
• Caol Ila
• Kilchoman
• Lagavulin
• Laphroaig

External Links

• Islay tourist video with proper Islay pronunciation