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  • The Story of Islay Festival – Scotch Whisky News
  • Caol Ila / Bowmore (Douglas Laing Old Particular)
  • Vintage Ardbeg & Port Ellen Amongst This April’s 5 Best Islay Auction Finds

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 week ago

The Story of Islay Festival – Scotch Whisky News

What is the Islay Festival? The Hebridean island of Islay is famous among whisky lovers for its dense concentration of distilleries. A large number of the most recognisable single...

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whiskynotes.be /3 weeks ago

Caol Ila / Bowmore (Douglas Laing Old Particular)

There appears to be a subset of the Old Particular range from Douglas Laing, called The Islay Collection. It celebrates the smoky reputation of the island. Especially in The Nether...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Vintage Ardbeg & Port Ellen Amongst This April’s 5 Best Islay Auction Finds

With Islay's 11th distillery just opened, what better time to hunt rare island gems? Here are five top Islay lots to bid on at Whisky.Auction this April. Read the full article at V...

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thespiritsbusiness.com /1 month ago

Laggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th distillery

Ian Macleod Distillers has officially opened the Laggan Bay Distillery in Islay, with its first cask filled on 2 April 2026 The post Laggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th distillery app...

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greatdrams.com /4 weeks ago

Iconic Islay Distilleries Lagavulin and Caol Ila Reveal a Trio of Limited-Edition Expressions for Fèis Ìle 2026

Fèis Ìle returns for the 40th anniversary of the whisky festival and Lagavulin and Caol Ila distilleries will proudly unveil three limited releases, celebrating the island’s commun...

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marklittler.com /2 weeks ago

Rare Find Launches Fèis Ìle 2026 Caol Ila Whisky Trio

Which fortified wine finish best suits Caol Ila’s smoky style? Meet Rare Find’s Fèis Ìle 2026 trio—Ruby Port, Tawny Port and Madeira.

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whiskynotes.be /1 month ago

Port Askaig 8 Years / 15 Years / 17 Years / 25 Years

Port Askaig is the well-known brand of Islay whiskies from Elixir Distillers. Launched in 2009, we've had a lot of expressions over the years from 8 year-olds up to 45 year-olds. T...

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thewhiskywire.com /1 month ago

Ian Macleod Distillers opens its new Islay distillery

Ian Macleod Distillers, the owners of Glengoyne and Tamdhu Scotch whisky distilleries, has announced the official opening of its new Islay-based Laggan Bay Distillery. Overlooking...

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thewhiskeywash.com /2 weeks ago

Rare Find Unveils Fèis Ìle 2026 Caol Ila Trio Collection

What happens when peated Caol Ila meets Ruby Port, Tawny Port, and Madeira octave casks? Rare Find's ultra-limited Fèis Ìle 2026 trio reveals the answer. Read the full article at R...

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whiskynotes.be /4 weeks ago

Lagavulin 15 Years (Feis Ile 2025)

Moscatel is one of the key wines of Andalusia. Just like in the sherry region, Málaga also uses Pedro Ximénez and Muscat grapes to create sweet wines. While PX is more common to Je...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Laggan Bay Distillery Fills First Cask on Islay’s Coast

Islay has a brand-new whisky distillery — but what sets Laggan Bay apart from the island's legendary producers? Discover the vision behind the first cask. Read the full article at...

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 month ago

Isle of Harris Distillery ‘The Hearach’ – Scotch Whisky News

Complex, elegant, and full of character, our inaugural expression is a delicious dram which unfolds in your glass, revealing itself over time, just like the island itself. Made to...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Lagavulin & Caol Ila Unveil Rare Fèis Ìle 2026 Releases

What happens when Islay legends meet tequila casks and 31 years of patience? Lagavulin and Caol Ila unveil three stunning Fèis Ìle 40th anniversary releases. Read the full article...

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thewhiskywire.com /2 weeks ago

Rare Find celebrates Fèis Ìle 2026 with new collection

Rare Find, the acclaimed Edinburgh-based independent bottler renowned for uncovering exceptional single cask whiskies, has announced the launch of a new collection of Caol Ila sing...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

The Best Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskies According to the World Whiskies Awards 2026

Can a £20 supermarket whisky really win Gold alongside Islay's biggest names? Meet all the Islay single malts honoured at the World Whiskies Awards 2026. Read the full article at T...

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marklittler.com /1 week ago

Laphroaig & Bowmore Release Limited Whiskies for Fèis Ìle 2026

What happens when Laphroaig's peat meets French oak for the first time ever? Two iconic Islay distilleries unveil rare bottlings for Fèis Ìle's 40th anniversary.

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marklittler.com /1 month ago

Laggan Bay Distillery Fills First Cask of Islay Whisky

What happens when a new family-owned distillery rises on Islay's Atlantic coast? Laggan Bay has filled its first cask — and it's not trying to replicate anyone.

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 week ago

Douglas Laing Unveils Big Peat For Fèis Ìle 2026

What do you get when Islay peat meets PX Sherry for Fèis Ìle’s 40th anniversary? Big Peat 2026 brings cask-strength smoke and fan-made art. Read the full article at Douglas Laing U...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Mac-Talla Release Cognac Cask Whisky For Fèis Ìle’s 40th Anniversary

What happens when Islay peat smoke meets French Cognac casks? Mac-Talla's limited Fèis Ìle 2026 bottling celebrates the festival's 40th anniversary in style. Read the full article...

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thewhiskeywash.com /1 month ago

Bowmore Launches Global Roadshow: A Journey Through Flavour

What hidden stories lie within Islay's oldest distillery? Bowmore's new global roadshow brings rare tales and tastings to cities across three continents. Read the full article at B...

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whiskynotes.be /1 month ago

Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured (2026)

Maury is one of the AOCs for fortified wines (Vin Doux Naturel) in the Rousillon area, near Perpignan in France. It is a fairly small zone (just four communes), even if you add the...

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whiskycritic.com /1 month ago

Ardbeg Goes Sweet With Dolce

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has announced they will release Dolce – a whisky matured in sweet Marsala fortified wine casks – as their limited edition whisky for the upcoming 2026...

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marklittler.com /1 week ago

Big Peat Rteurns For Fèis Ìle 2026

What happens when Big Peat meets Pedro Ximénez sherry casks to mark Fèis Ìle's 40th anniversary? A smoky, sweet cask-strength Islay celebration like no other.

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whiskyintelligence.com /1 month ago

The Whisky Exchange ‘Exclusive: Isle of Arran Distillery 2010 15 year old” – Scotch Whisky News

Exclusive: Arran 2010 15 Year Old From the scenic island often described as “Scotland in miniature” comes this exclusive bottling from Arran, a single malt we’ve specially selected...

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