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  • A whisky-stop tour of the Scottish Islands – The Whisky Exchange News
  • The Whisky Exchange: Island Whisky, Independently Bottled – Scotch Whisky News
  • The Best Islay Scotch Whisky: My Top 5 Smoky Whisky Picks

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 month ago

A whisky-stop tour of the Scottish Islands – The Whisky Exchange News

Scottish Islands, Scotch Whisky Confusingly for a regional category, Island is not officially recognised as such (Islay is its own category) and these distilleries are technically...

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 month ago

The Whisky Exchange: Island Whisky, Independently Bottled – Scotch Whisky News

A Selection of Island Whisky Rarities Scotland’s island distilleries are renowned for producing whiskies of unmistakable character, shaped by rugged coastlines, maritime influence...

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thewhiskeywash.com /3 weeks ago

The Best Islay Scotch Whisky: My Top 5 Smoky Whisky Picks

Peat passion runs high, and ranking Islay's finest is bound to start a riot. Which smoky dram did I crown king of the peat over Ardbeg and Kilchoman? Read the full article at The B...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Peated Whisky 101 – Breaking Down Islay Whiskies for Beginners

What makes Islay whisky so intensely smoky and unlike any other Scotch? We reveal the secrets of peat, "peat reek," and PPM in this ultimate guide. Read the full article at Peated...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 week ago

Laphroaig Unveils 35-Year-Old As Part of Strong Characters Collection

What makes Laphroaig's new 35-year-old so rare? With few high-aged casks left, this £880 Islay single malt honors a founder's son and shows a softer side of the peat. Read the full...

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thewhiskeywash.com /3 weeks ago

The Best Of The Rest Islay Whisky From The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026

Which Islay whiskies earned Master medals at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2026? From a distillery founded in 1816 to a farm's first permanent release, here are the winners. Read the f...

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 week ago

From Islay, a new story begins at Laggan Bay – Scotch Whisky News

From Islay, a new story begins at Laggan Bay Glengoyne’s new sister distillery is taking shape on Islay. Through ‘The Hundred – Laggan Bay’s Founding Casks’, you have the opportuni...

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thewhiskeywash.com /3 weeks ago

The Best NAS Islay Whisky From The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026

Think great Islay whisky means shelling out hundreds? These six no age statement single malts took Gold at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2026, starting under $50. Read the full article...

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whiskynotes.be /5 days ago

Holyrood Smoulder

Holyrood Smoulder is the latest limited edition from Holyrood distillery. It is a single malt created from a mash of 75% heavily peated Highland malt with smaller percentages of un...

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thewhiskeywash.com /3 weeks ago

Islay’s First Rum Distillery Signs German Distribution Deal

What happens when the island famous for peated whisky starts making award-winning rum? Islay's first rum distillery just cracked open the German market. Read the full article at Is...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 day ago

Caol Ila Release The Drummer 19-Year-Old For Islay Jazz Festival

What happens when Caol Ila finishes a 19-year-old single malt in ex-Bulleit bourbon casks? Meet The Drummer, its bold new jazz-inspired Islay release. Read the full article at Caol...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Edition Mezcal Cask Matured Whisky Review

Can Islay peat and Mezcal casks create the ultimate summer whisky? Kilchoman’s European Tour 2026 makes a smoky, citrusy case. Read the full article at Kilchoman European Tour 2026...

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marklittler.com /3 weeks ago

The Islay Spirits Company Enters Rum Distribution Deal with Kirsch Import

What happens when Islay's first dedicated rum distillery meets Germany's most trusted premium importer? A landmark deal that could redefine peated rum abroad.

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

7 Peated Indian Whiskies for Islay Scotch Drinkers

Think peat begins and ends with Islay? India is now making more smoky whisky than ever—here are seven peated Indian drams every Islay lover should try. Read the full article at 7 P...

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thewhiskeywash.com /2 days ago

Isle of Harris Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

Could this Outer Hebrides single malt be the perfect gentle introduction to peated whisky? We taste the signature Isle of Harris Single Malt to find out. Read the full article at I...

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barmagazine.co.uk /3 weeks ago

ARRAN 10-YEAR-OLD PEATED CASK OFFER

Following the success of last year’s limited-edition Palo Cortado Sherry cask offer marking their 30th anniversary, Isle of Arran Distillers returns with another exciting release:...

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whiskynotes.be /2 weeks ago

Kanosuke, Dingle, Meikle Tòir (The Whisky Exchange)

Early this month The Whisky Exchange presented a new set of exclusive bottlings. They are all official releases from distilleries Scotland, Ireland and Japan, selected specifically...

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vinepair.com /1 month ago

Scotland’s Scotch Whisky Regions, Mapped

In the grand scope of whisky, Scotch is a universe unto itself. Across malt, grain, and blended whisky producers, Scotland is home to some of the most iconic brands in the world, a...

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marklittler.com /1 month ago

Isle of Raasay Whisky Names GHF as UK Distribution Partner

Can a Hebridean single malt from an island of just 161 residents conquer London's most iconic bars? Isle of Raasay's new UK partnership aims to find out.

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 week ago

The Whisky Exchange ‘Laphroaig 15 Returns’ – Islay Scotch Whisky News

Laphroaig 15 Returns Laphroaig’s much-missed 15 Year Old expression returns as an official bottling for the first time in over a decade and as a permanent part of their range, too....

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Isle of Raasay Appoints GHF for UK Distribution Push

Can a Hebridean single malt from an island of just 161 residents conquer London's most iconic venues? Isle of Raasay's new UK distribution deal aims to find out. Read the full arti...

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drinkhacker.com /1 month ago

Island in a Bottle: Isle of Harris Distillery’s Shona Macleod

When the Isle of Harris Distillery opened in 2015, it wasn’t simply launching another Scotch whisky brand. It was attempting something far more ambitious: creating meaningful work...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

5 Great Peated Whiskies That Are Not Scotch

Think great peated whisky only comes from Islay? Think again. Here are five smoky bottles from India, Ireland, Denmark, England, and the USA worth seeking out. Read the full articl...

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marklittler.com /1 month ago

Kilchoman Distillery Debuts Family Collection

What happens when a family spends two decades crafting Islay whisky? Kilchoman's first Family Collection reveals the answer—including its oldest release ever.

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