Whisky
There are currently 9 distilleries now on Islay, with a few more opening soon and 1 also on neighbouring Jura, each has their own unique style and flavour. Four of them also offer very good café’s serving drinks, cakes and 3 out of the 4 also serve food too. All of the distilleries offer a variety of tours that run throughout the year, but remember to call or book online in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note not all distilleries allow children under 8 years of age access to the production areas, please check with each Distillery direct to ensure all members of your party are able to take part.
Ardbeg Distillery, Visitor Centre and Old Kiln Café
Ardbeg - pronounced ard-BEG
Ardbeg village, on the south-east coast of the island.
Telephone: 01496 302244
Email: distillery@ardbeg.com
Ardnahoe Distillery & Cafe
Ardnahoe - pronounced ard-na-HOE
Close to Port Askaig, on the north-east coast of the island.
Telephone: 01496 840777
Email: shop@ardnahoedistillery.com
Bowmore Distillery
Bowmore - pronounced boh-MOR
In the town of Bowmore, the island's largest settlement on the eastern shore of Loch Indaal.
Telephone: 01496 810441
Bruichladdich Distillery
Bruichladdich - pronounced bruukh-LAD-ee
Bruichladdich village, on the western shore of Loch Indaal.
Telephone: 01496 850190
Email: tours@bruichladdich.com
Bunnahabhain Distillery
Bunnahabhain - pronounced BOO-na-HAV-an
Bunnahabhain Bay, on the north-east coast of the island.
Telephone: 01496 840577
Email: info@bunnahabhain.com
Caol Ila Distillery
Caol Ila - pronounced kull-EE-la
Bunnahabhain Bay, on the north-east coast of the island.
Telephone: 01496 302769
Kilchoman Distillery, Visitor Centre and Cafe
Kilchoman - pronounced kil-KHOH-man
Near the stunning beaches of Machir Bay and Saligo.
Telephone: 01496 850011
Lagavulin Distillery, Malt Mill Bar
Lagavulin - pronounced LAH-ka-Voo-lin
Lagavulin Village, on the south-east coast of the island.
Telephone: 01496 302749
Laphroaig Distillery
Laphroaig - pronounced la-FROYG
Laphroaig village, on the south-east coast of the island.
Telephone: 01496 302418
Email: tourbookings@laphroaig.com
Jura Distillery
Located on the neighbouring island of Jura.
Email: tours@jurawhisky.com
Telephone: 01496 820385