Craft Whiskey’s Hot Spots
Beyond Kentucky, the U.S. is seeing a surge of craft whiskey distilleries. We take a look at some of the hottest locales in the country and explore what makes these locations prime for whiskey production.
Archive: Fall 2016
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Drinking Islay Whiskies
Find out which hotel bars have unicorn drams like Black Bowmore and Ardbeg 1965.
Distillery Tours on Islay and Jura
Get the details on the different tour options at Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Caol Ila, and more.
Whisky Tours, Beer and Whisky-Related Activities
Seek out whisky experiences beyond the distilleries.
Getting To, From, and Around Islay and Jura
Get around Scotland’s top whisky island by boat, plane, automobile, and bike.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Visiting Islay’s Distilleries
Want to fill a bottle straight from the cask or taste new make spirit? Read on.
Where to Eat, Drink, and Sleep on Islay and Jura
Get a full rundown of restaurants, bars, hotels, and B&Bs on Islay and Jura.
Islay and Jura Travel Guide
If you’re planning a whisky trip to Scotland, Islay likely ranks near the top of your list. We’ve rounded up the best attractions, lodging, dining, and—of course—drinking options on Islay, as well as neighboring island Jura.
The Allure of Islay & Jura
Islay and Jura, two islands of Scotland’s southern Inner Hebrides, are a peated-whisky paradise. We present the ultimate guide to drink in all of what Islay and Jura have to offer.
Meet The People Behind Islay’s Whisky
Islay’s whisky comes to life. This is the story of the heartbeat behind Islay whisky: the people.
Iain McArthur: The Wise Guy
He started working at Lagavulin at age 15, and 47 years later, he’s still at it.
Douglas “Dougie” MacTaggart: The Peat Whisperer
This man harvests the peat that gives Islay whisky its distinctive flavor.