Islay Festival 2017: Bruichladdich open day
Bruichladdich distillery manager Allan Logan introduces the distillery’s Fèis Ìle bottling.
Bruichladdich distillery manager Allan Logan introduces the distillery’s Fèis Ìle bottling.
Two apprentice coopers experience the traditional ‘Blackening’ – an historical rite of passage.
The wet weather didn't stop visitors heading over to Caol Ila distillery during Fèis Ìle 2017.
Laphroaig’s distillery manager speaks about plans to increase the production of peated single malt.
Tourism, single malt whisky, and a ferry service… so much has changed for Islay in last 50 years.
Documentary short from Johnnie Walker tells powerful story behind latest Spencer Tunick project.
Ardnahoe’s production director reveals plans for Islay’s ninth distillery.
In order to create new whisky styles, distillers need to get out of their comfort zones.
Right from the start, Macallan’s new home was never going to be just another distillery.
Pernod Ricard CEO pauses to pay tribute to the victims of the Bastille Day terrorist attack in Nice.
Global single malt distillers should establish their own identity, rather than copy Scotch.
Global success and limited production capacity means the Islay distillery must double in size.
Georgie Crawford discusses plans for bringing Islay’s Port Ellen distillery back to life.
Kirstie McCallum, master blender for Bunnahabhain, presents the distillery’s two Fèis Ìle bottlings.
Contradictory Scotch laws prevent innovation by ‘craft’ whisky distillers, says Strathearn’s owner.
The West Wing's Leo McGarry underestimates the power and longevity of a marketing message.
Film shows the skill and craftsmanship that goes into installing new washbacks.
Take a tour of Diageo's 'liquid library' of 5,000 bottles, some of which date back 200 years.
Parks and Recreations actor Nick Offerman stars in Lagavulin's seasonal Yule Log parody.
Old clichés are being challenged with more women interested in whisky than ever before.
On the final day of Fèis Ìle 2017, Ardbeg distillery manager Mickey Heads introduces Kelpie.
A bird's eye view of Islay's seven distilleries, and on an uncharacteristically sunny day too.
Bowmore brand ambassador Gordon Dundas explains why this year’s Fèis Ìle bottlings are so coveted.
We talk to whisky fans from Italy and find out about Lagavulin’s festival bottling.
Macallan’s new £100m ‘Teletubby’ distillery is taking shape, with just a year to go before launch.
Becky Paskin headed to Jura and Kilchoman distilleries to taste their Fèis Ìle bottlings.
What is it about Fèis Ìle that makes it such an unmissable event for whisky fans?
Laphroaig distillery manager John Campbell introduces his Fèis Ìle 2017 bottling from Warehouse 11.
Watch comedian Andy Daly’s lengthy ‘filibuster’ on people’s love – and hate – of the Islay malt.
Elements of Islay Lp6 is dissected by this retailer and blogger.
Pia Kjaerulff from Copenhagen enters our tasting booth with a Macallan 1965 Anniversary Malt.
Alwynne Gwilt, aka Miss Whisky, shares her tasting notes in the On Air booth.
The Whisky Corner founder tells the story of Ardbeg Very Old.
George Wills from the Kilchoman Distillery tastes the entirely island-produced whisky.
Dr Kirstie McCallum, global brand ambassador for Burn Stewart, tastes Tobermory 42YO.
Viski Perver steps into the On Air booth to taste Macallan's Anniversary Malt, 1965.
Engineer Chris Allen samples the exclusive Scotchwhisky.com Editors' Choice single malt.
Michael Weng from Germany tastes The Macallan 1965 25 Year Old in our On Air video booth.
Angus Dundee Distillers' events manager enters the On Air booth with a dram of Tomintoul.
Scotchwhisky.com's Chief Engineer gives his tasting notes on the limited Editors' Choice whisky.
Malty Head Patryk Kolas reviews one of his favourite whiskies from Bruichladdich.