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Ardbeg Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Ardbeg is an Islay single malt distillery founded in 1815 and now owned by LVMH. Read its history, owners, core range and answers to common questions.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago7 min read


Laphroaig Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Laphroaig is an Islay single malt distillery founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston and now owned by Suntory Global Spirits. History, range and FAQ.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago7 min read


Lagavulin Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Lagavulin is an Islay single malt distillery dating from 1816 and owned by Diageo. Explore its history, owners, range, stills and common questions.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago6 min read


Bowmore Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Bowmore is the oldest running distillery on Islay, established in 1779 and owned by Suntory Global Spirits. History, owners, range and FAQ.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago6 min read


Bruichladdich Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Bruichladdich is an Islay distillery built in 1881 and owned by Rémy Cointreau since 2012. Read its history, Octomore and Port Charlotte ranges, and FAQ.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago6 min read


Bunnahabhain Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Bunnahabhain is an Islay distillery founded in 1881 near Port Askaig and owned by Distell, part of Heineken. History, core range, stills and FAQ.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago5 min read


Caol Ila Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Caol Ila is an Islay distillery founded in 1846 overlooking the Sound of Islay and owned by Diageo. Read its history, output and range.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago6 min read


Kilchoman Distillery: History, Owner, Range and Visitor Guide
Kilchoman is a family-run farm distillery on Islay that began production in December 2005. Read its history, range and answers to common questions.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago6 min read


Ardnahoe Distillery: History, Owner and Visitor Guide
Ardnahoe is a newer Islay distillery opened in April 2019 by Hunter Laing and Company. Read about its location, history, stills and first release.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago5 min read


Port Ellen Distillery: History, Owner and Visitor Guide
Port Ellen is an Islay distillery founded in 1825, closed in 1983 and reopened by Diageo in 2024. Read its history, owner, visits and answers to common questions.

Filip Janczak
2 days ago5 min read
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