Is Islay whisky just about peat? The 2026 World Whiskies Awards Gold winners prove there's far more to discover on this legendary Scottish island. Read the full article at The Best Islay Single Malt ...

The island of Islay may not be particularly large but it holds gigantic sway over the world of Scotch whisky. The sheep-filled interior and craggy shores of the island are also home to nine (including ...

Known as the ‘Queen of the Hebrides,’ the picturesque Isle of Islay is famous for its peaty, smoky single malt – and this new ...

For those of us who know a good thing when we sip it, single malt scotch has long reigned as the ne plus ultra of the brown spirits, primarily because it possesses the widest spectrums of style ...

The Bunnahabhain Distillery, a beacon of Islay’s whisky heritage, offers a rare glimpse into the unique world of its 30 YO and 40 YO expressions. These exceptional whiskies, among the oldest ever ...

Scotch whisky starts getting pretty damn good at the $50 to $60 price range. It’s a little bit more refined, special, and overall tasty. There’s more depth in the oak, the craft, and the diversity ...

Port Charlotte is named after the small village on the east coast of Islay. The core lineup is anchored by a 10-year-old single malt with new vintages joining the ranks every so often. The 2014 ...

If you want to break up the vague idea of being “knowledgeable about scotch whisky” into rudimentary levels, the first level would be in acknowledging just how different all whisky can be. This likely ...

A new record for the most expensive cask of whiskey sold has just been set. Breaking the previous $1.2 million USD record, a one-of-a-kind 1975 cask of Ardbeg Islay single malt Scotch whisky was ...

Port Askaig is a small village on the northeast coast of the island of Islay in Scotland. Historically it has been the main harbor of Islay and the easiest way of accessing the island. Today, Islay is ...

The following script is from "Whisky Island" which aired on May 3, 2015. Bob Simon and Steve Kroft are the correspondents. Harry Radliffe II, producer. 60 Minutes is constantly on the lookout for ...

The rain-lashed isle of Islay off Scotland’s west coast is not always easy to get to. Temperamental ferries run three times a day from the mainland port of Kennacraig and frequent sea mists can ...