Islay’s whisky industry has not always been a boon for the island. Its early history is steeped in stories of illicit home distilling and smuggling from dark coves.

One of those was Dr Donald Caskie, a Church of Scotland minister from Islay, who became known as the 'Tartan Pimpernel' for his heroic acts. Dr Caskie became a lifeline for Allied soldiers ...

And Englishman J.H. Taylor, a five-time winner of the Open Championship, came to Islay and won The Machrie Open in 1901, besting James Braid and Harry Vardon for the prize of 100 British Pounds.

Islay has just over 3,000 year-round residents, but in their midst nine whisky distilleries are thriving. "I don't think there's many countries now in the world that wouldn't know about some of ...

Islay—pronounced eye-la—has been one of Scotland’s whisky heartlands since at least the 1700s. Once a cottage industry, making Scotch here is now big business: global giants Beam Suntory ...

By Islay Jazz Festival standards, 2023 was an extra special year as it marked the event's 25th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Lagavulin launched an outstanding 15-year-old bottling.

The southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, Islay is home to 3,000 people, a lot of sheep, and eight whisky distilleries. The Best Smoky Islay Whiskies To Drink This Fall Sound+Vision ...