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The Isle of Islay is arguably home to the world's most distinct and full-flavoured single malt whiskies.
Islay, known as the "Queen of the Hebrides" is the southernmost of the Inner Hebridean Islands, located off the west coast of Scotland.
The picturesque Isle of Islay is currently home to eight whisky distilleries, producing whiskies unlike any other around the globe.
These full-flavoured, complex Scotch whiskies are renowned for their smokey characters and notes of the Atlantic Ocean which laps at the shores of Islay.
islaywhiskies.com aims to celebrate these wonderful whiskies.
To learn more about the single malt whiskies of Islay, click on the Whiskies button to the left.
Information on the whisky distilleries of Islay, both past and present, can be found in the Distilleries section.
There are some simple techniques that can be employed to enhance your appreciation of Islay whiskies. To learn more about tasting and evaluating whisky, click on the Tasting tips button to the left.
The Islay Whiskies Forum is a great place to discuss your favourite dram of Islay whisky or share your travel tips for a journey to Islay.
News articles on Islay whiskies can be found in the News section, along with any upcoming events.
Maps of the Isle of Islay, including the locations of active whisky distilleries can be found in the Maps section.
Photographs taken on the Isle of Islay can be found in the Photos section.
Links to interesting whisky related websites can be found in the Links section.
To contact islaywhiskies.com, please use the details on the contact page. Feedback and suggestions for improvement are welcomed.