Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. For a long time I thought I hated scotch, in part because the first ...

Scotch whisky is not a monolith. There’s a lot at play in every bottle, from the age statements to the styles to the regions — which can lead to a ton of confusion. And rightfully so, it’s a lot to ...

From the rolling hills of the highlands to peat-covered Islay, here are the five whisky regions, including the islands. Scotland is home to a range of whisky expressions. The spectrum of flavors span ...

One of the whisky capitals of the world, the island of Islay off Scotland's west coast generates a lot of buzz among the geek community. A gorgeous setting with pristine beaches, unforgettable walks, ...

In a previous piece, we looked at the best single malts from each Scotch whisky region at the World Whiskies Awards 2026. Today, I've decided to take a closer look at one of those regions: Islay. This ...

Distilleries are the backbone of Islay’s economy and tourist trade. Thanks to their success, other businesses – from breweries and farms to restaurants and chocolatiers – are now thriving and adding ...

Now that we’re well into fireside sipping season, Geoffrey Dean reveals the key differences between Islay’s liquid gems, from peaty and smoky to fruit-forward, as well as where to try them. For the ...

Islay is renowned for its peated single malts. Of course, not all peated whisky comes from Islay, but most of the big names do, with Lagavulin, Ardberg, and Laphroaig all feeling pretty mainstream.