Classic Laddie is a family favorite, so it was truly an honor to travel all the way from the west coast of the USA and walk through those sea-blue gates in person. Our guide said he'd only been working at Bruichladdich for four months, but his knowledge of the operation was exceptional. He truly made the tour enjoyable. We learned so much through the tour and during our tasting. It was the trip of a lifetime; thank you Bruichladdich for making our time on Islay so memorable!

One of my favorite scotches. We did the Bruichladdich Experiance warehouse tasting tour which was amazing, sitting in the warehouse sipping drams of great vintages was an experiance I won't soon forget. We had 2010 Octomore 7.3, PC 2003 and Bruichladdich 2009 straight from the barrel. An amazing experiance and the guides were very personable and knowledgable. The shop was very impressive with what was offered. My wife was also happy to have their delicious Botanist Gin.

Have to say the tour was the best we've been on. That's not an easy accolade but it's truly meant. Informative of the distillery history as well as the whisky itself. And staff who gave a proper sense of a great place to work and to be a part of. Thanks a lot.

Hands down the best tasting experience we had on Islay (and we went to many!). We sadly didn’t make it to the distillery tour as it was sold out, but the tasting at the bar/visitors centre was PERFECT! Unfortunately I can’t remember the name of the person with the short pink hair; but you’re AMAZING! Came here for the Gin, left the place LOVING their whisky!

We didn't go for the tour because they were so booked.. but it was such a wonderful experience to visit the visitor centre. Ruby who was there was so nice and she told us all about the different brands and the history. She was lovely. It was a really good experience

This evening, my friends, husband, and I visited the distillery shop. Here we met Callum and Roxanna, who were incredibly helpful in assisting us with selecting whiskey and gin. Their hospitality and generosity was beyond what we expected. They showed us great kindness during our visit. We hope to see them again soon!

We visited Bruichladdich twice in one day, first for a tour and tasting, then back again after lunch for the cocktail experience featuring The Botanist Gin. Both were very enjoyable; we learned a lot on the whisky tour (it was interesting to see the similarities and differences between them and two distilleries we’d visited the day before), and then during the gin session we had another mini tour which covered distillery history not mentioned earlier in the day. The staff were all very friendly, the range of stuff in the gift shop was very nice—in fact we even purchased enough barware we had them ship it to the US for us! And if you like gin, the cocktail making workshop is great. We left with not only recipes, but mixers and more knowledge on mixology than I’d expected—not to mention the three drinks we had! We didn’t get to all the Islay distilleries on our short trip, but the next time we’re back, we’d still come back to Bruichladdich!

GUIDED DISTILLERY TOUR is great, saw the whole Whisky making process and even got to try the core range ( Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore) for just 15£.

It was amazing. The girls, Sam and another one were our guides for the distillery and warehouse. Loverly and funny, both of them. They explained everything and more. I had the greatest time with Ingle at the master class of The Botanist gin. We have fun and speak about spices and herbs, botanicals and so on... I girl after my own heart. I love the vibes of the distillery itself. Old and new. To never discard an idea.... Lovely as well the drams we tried. And the treasures I found in the warehouse.

Absolutely incredible experience at Bruichladdich, highlight of the six distilleries we visited during our trip to Islay. We were on the island in late March to celebrate my birthday, and we did both the distillery tour with Ashley and the warehouse experience with Ruby (who taught us a delightful phrase in Gaelic, passed down from her grandfather). Both guides were really, really good and you’ll be lucky to have either if you stop by! The whisky included in both experiences was just phenomenal (ridiculously good value for the cost of the tickets), and I was given a very special birthday dram that became one of the highlights of my week in Scotland. If you were on Islay and could somehow only visit one distillery, I’d make it Bruichladdich. Can’t recommend highly enough.

I love Bruichladdich, they feel like a sparky start-up even though it's been around for decades. The tour is great: I booked a VIP walkaround with Ashley, a walking repository of company knowledge and procedure. She was dynamic and generous, engaging me like an actual person instead of just a warm body walking through a time-slot. I had a great experience, and the best part was the cask originals she decanted at the end, exclusive to this experience. If that's not enough to get you to go I have nothing else to say.

We had the warehouse tasting with Lewis. Nothing better than drinking scotch completely surrounded by row upon row of casks. Lewis was knowledgeable and had some good stories. He also has a great sense of humour. The highlight: We got to sample Octomore 7.3 right from the barrel! I thought this stuff from 2010 was long gone! (it is). If you are going to Islay, do not miss this distillery! Oh, and if you can’t remember Lewis’ name, just ask for Anna’s boyfriend lol!

Amazing experience, definitely recommend the tour with whiskey tasting in the warehouse, we’ve had unique samples that you can’t find outside.

Had an amazing tasting experience. The staff were very generous with their time and super knowledgeable about their whisky.

Getting to Islay is no easy task, but it is completely worth the effort! Loved the tour! Our tour guide was so informative and very sweet!

Absolutely amazing morning this morning at the distillery. We had a tour with Ashley who was fantastic. She was down to earth, friendly and definitely knows her stuff. Thank you so much all four of us found the tour very interesting. We will definitely return in the future. So very tempted to move to Islay now.

Maybe my favorite distillery on Islay. Not just because of the great whisky and gin, but because of their always friendly and approachable staff. They are extremely kind and friendly - which means you almost can’t help to buy a few bottles 😅👏🥃

Historic ruins aren't much to see, but it's a fun walk out to the island and the visitor center folks are very knowledgeable

Beautiful place to walk to! We were staying near Ballygrant Inn and walked here. Took about 35 min give or take? Although the bridge is closed right now, it is fun to see this ruin from afar!

Worth a visit while touring on the island. We attempted a round trip of the Loch but stopped at 75%.. some parts are definitely not accessible. Stick to the paths and enjoy the wonderful work of the collective behind Loch Finlaggan.

Fab place .. even though it was over cast an windy..was amazing place to visit.. the sound oh the wind through the reeds was very atmospheric as you walk towards it, was not busy when I visited so it added to the atmosphere as you walked amongst the ruins reading about the past.. fab time chilling and taking it all in an reflecting on what I was seeing.. defo a place to visit..😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

An hour spent taking in the seat of the 'Lord of the Isles', situated in an atmospheric and beautiful setting. A boardwalk forms part of the walk, with the 7th - 16th century history explained on information boards located across the site. Visited on a Sunday, however the walk is still accessible (honesty donation box - cash). Consider appropriate footwear if a wet day as path heads through a field. Car parking available, and if the visitor centre is closed, the walk starts to the right of the building through a gate.

Better than expected. These places can be very dry and boring for kids with the odd activity sheet if they are lucky. The VR headset made a real difference to our 10 and 6 year old... even if they did just try to 'fly' into cows (can't explain). Would recommend doing this first then walk up to the ruins as it burned off some of the boredom from the car, put them in a fun mood and then we could point out things they had seen on the screen.

Very cool! Fascinating history, with clearly marked plaques describing what you’re looking at. We came after 5pm so the visitor Centre was not open, but still very worth it. An easy walk (about 5 mins) to the boardwalk and across to the island.

Make sure to stop off here while on Islay, really interesting history of the area.

Great value visitor centre with enough information to explain the significance of the ruins we could see from the centre. Binoculars were a nice extra especially since we could get a good view of the lambs and kids (11 and 7) also enjoyed the VR headset. Definitely worth wandering over to the ruins afterwards.

Beautiful space. The bridge is currently in the stage of being rebuilt, but I still enjoyed the view. Museum was closed due to Islay Show. I definitely have to come back another time!

Go! Do not miss this amazing historical site. We went one afternoon and were truly impressed with the history and beauty of this place. We went close to closing but were kindly greeted by a warm and welcoming employee (sadly we don’t recall her name). She explained the history behind the site and its ties to Scottish history as a whole. Well worth the trip. The history she told us about we later saw echoes of throughout the rest of our trip throughout Scotland, particularly in Glencoe and Edinburgh. Thank you for such a wonderful and informative experience. I hope more people learn about Somerled and his descendants. I also hope that this site officially gets the funding it needs so that more can be learned about the Lords of the Isles.

For most whisky loving Islay visitors, Finlaggan probably won’t even appear in their radar as the place to visit. But I find this place to pleasantly nice for a short walk with some good history.

Laphroaig distillery is set in a gorgeous bay on Islay. The tour guide was knowledgeable and had some very good recommendations. The tour had multiple options for tastings and offered driving drams for those not drinking. The bar was a little lacking for those wanting some rare drams, but had a nice selection of the core range. The shop has a nice variety and we found our plot and collected our rent (5cl bottle) for being 'friends of Laphroaig'.

Rented bikes to go along the three distillery trail with the 1st stop at Laphroaig. The have a nice little museum you can walk around with your dram. They also have coffee which was nice in the morning. I got the distillery exclusive flight which was very very good. I even got to check out my 1 SF plot of land I aquired when I bought a bottle years ago. Loved it!

Visiting Laphroaig was a dream come true! The home of my favourite whisky has been on my 'to visit' list for a number of years and getting to see where it comes from has left me with a greater appreciation of the life and love that goes into producing such a fantastic tipple. Nestled in a bay, the distillery benefits from beautiful views out to sea, catch the sun at the right time of day and it'll firmly etch itself within your favourite memories. The whisky tasting in Warehouse 1 with Sorcha was an education and a great laugh. Sampling 3 unique whiskies and walking away with a bottle of one is an extra little treat that will ensure I'll remember the place when back at home with a glass of it in my hand. We visited on the day when Distillery Manager John Campbell was leaving, our tasting was slightly disrupted by the fact that he was giving a speech to staff. As a 'thank you' for our patience John signed a dram for us. At the distillery they've ensured that the history of the place hasn't been lost. The visitor experience was, as a result, very intimate. They haven't built a big gift shop or seating/dining like other distilleries on the island. This is authentic! Thanks Sorcha, thanks John, thanks Laphroaig!

We were blown away by how welcoming and warm the people are here at Laphroaig. Our tour was great fun and informative. The sense of fun and friendliness swept through the place from all the staff to the customers who if like me felt at home there just chatting to people from all over the world. I’ve always loved their products now I love the place and the people that make it too. Can’t recommend this place enough

Considering it's the top reason we chose to visit Scotland, and one we traveled all the way from Kansas city to enjoy, this experience did not disappoint. From the whisky to the staff, to the coziness of the tasting room and cleanliness of the restrooms, everything was above and beyond expectations. Complimentary coffee and tea were provided at a nice side table for customers to enjoy. Crisps, oatcakes, and cheese all available for purchase. Staff was hospitable, welcoming and did not made you feel like a local. Customers ranged from golfers to cyclists to just plane tourists (us), and all were welcome. The tasting room offered a variety of seating including leather chairs to relax and sink into while you taste your way through the smooth and smokey samples. I will definitely be coming back and hope to do the triple tour with the bikes, that many had mentioned while on the island. Thank you Laphroaig for making our trip to Scotland such an enjoyable experience!

With limited availability on tours, I settled on booking a slot in the shop. Laphroaig are taking CV19 very seriously which is fair enough, just one + case could wipe out most of their workforce! The shop is well stocked and the staff were very helpful in offering tasters. My ultimate highlight was returning the next day via paddleboard along the coast, which provides some excellent views! Hope to visit again soon and have a tasting tour!

One of the best tours I've taken. If possible do the 4 hour tour! The Tour guides will answer any questions you have. AND of course an excellent tasting process throughout the tour. I will come back when I visit Scotland again!

Lovely coastal site with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas. Complementary tasting of one of their many offerings. 'Tasting ' menus also available. Prices of products vary from reasonable to ludicrous. Very pleasant staff. Very relaxed atmosphere (weekday visit). 45 minute walk from town or easy cycle ride along smooth off-road path.

This has to be the best alternative to doing a distillery tour. We were invited to visit the bar for a welcome dram where we were treated to the excellent 2023 Càirdeas release. We followed that up a very well priced tasting flight comprising 4 different batches of the 10yo cask strength. In addition to a copy of the tasting notes the host also gave us a great overview of each of the drams. If you’ve only tried the “standard” Laphroaig, these whiskies will show you another side to what’s on offer here. Definitely reignited my love for the brand and a Batch 12 is on its way!

Fantastic tour, very friendly and accommodating staff, would highly recommend this distillery! We went to Laphroaig distillery today and was shown round by our tour guide Alice who was extremely helpful, informative and kind towards our group. The tour was fantastic and a dream come true as my favourite whisky is Laphroaig. Our trip to Islay has been amazing and only made better by the staffs accommodation. 10/10 tour 100/10 staff 1000/10 whisky

OMG! We absolutely loved this tour. MacKayla was an awesome guide! We loved the location, loved the fact that they had complimentary coffee and a beautiful lounge area. On top of that, they have nice tables outside where you can sip and enjoy your time there. If I could do anything differently, I would have just spent more time here. We had to rush a little bit because we had another tour 15 min once this ended. Additional tip: we absolutely would recommend the tour where you bottle your own bottle. It was an unforgettable experience!

We recently enjoyed the 'Uisge' tour at Laphroaig Distillery, a bespoke journey designed for enthusiasts who desire a more profound connection with the distillery’s craft. The Gaelic name 'Uisge,' meaning 'water,' reflects the tour's core element: hiking to the water source to enjoy a lovely lunch box and a wee dram (or several…). After getting a welcome dram at the bar that also provides free coffee and tea for visitors, our tour commenced on the malting floor and continued through to the kiln, where we saw (and smelled) the peat fire that contributes to Laphroaig’s unique flavor profile. Unlike standard tours, the Uisge experience foregoes basic explanations of whisky production, opting instead to highlight intricate details in a casual, conversational manner. A notable feature of our visit was the 30-minute hike to the distillery’s water source, where we enjoyed lunch beside the water on a wooden table put in place for this special tour. The lunch boxes that we had carried with us in small backpacks contained a hot soup, wraps, cheese, shortbread and fruitcake. Laphroaig-branded aluminum water bottles that we could take home with us had been filled at the distillery - great effort of the team to ditch single use plastic as much as possible. With the tour limited to eight participants, our group of five enjoyed an intimate setting that culminated in Warehouse No. 1, where we sampled whisky directly from three casks, each displaying unique characteristics. No spoilers, hence we will not disclose the specifics of these exceptional casks, preserving the element of discovery for future visitors. As a parting gift, each of us received a half-sized bottle of single cask whisky from Warehouse 1. We highly recommend the Uisge tour to those who seek a deeper understanding of peated whiskies through an insightful and relaxed experience. This tour is ideal for those who have done several distillery tours before and wish to bypass the commonplace. It is recommended to wear hiking shoes. The hike isn’t difficult at all, but you walk on different surfaces that might be slippery.

The best overall distillery experience I have had. The entire tour was great: our guide, a young man with long hair, was very professional and knowledgeable, yet friendly. We saw a malting floor (actually 2, at different stages) for the first time; he let us touch the barley at different stages of sprouting. We could go inside the malting kiln. We could taste the wort. Finally, the tasting was in a very laphroaig-style dark, inspiring room, with 3 drams available to choose from a selection of many - which is great because I knew already the core range. Finally, for a bit of fun, become "friend of laphroaig", wear the wellies, and head to the field in the back, to find a square-foot plot of land allocated just to yourself, and plant a flag! Overall, everything superb, truly oriented to the whisky experts and amateurs alike.

Had a very fun tour with Chris (aka David). A young lad with a clear passion for the spirit of Laphroaig. He was able to share the story and heritage and still maintain a down to Earth aloofness that kept everyone laughing. The industry needs more gentlemen like this who love their spirits and can entertain a crowd. Cheers, thank you for an amazing experience.

Laphroaig is my favorite drink on earth, so I was overwhelmed by the opportunity to see the stills themselves. The tour here is remarkable -- we were led this time by Richard, a tall, slim encyclopaedia of company knowledge and procedure. The best part of all was sampling drams in the cask warehouse, a high point of my young life. Certainly make this a priority if you're on the island.

Trip of a lifetime! We recently visited from the USA and enjoyed a wonderful tour, including seeing one of the only malting floors in operation on the island. Not only was the facility fun, the staff friendly, and the whisky amazing, but we were also graced with a gloriously sunny day. Laphroaig is one of the few that uses Islay peat and you can really taste the difference. Thank you Laphroaig for making our time on Islay so memorable!

It was a wonderful day. I did the hiking and water source tour. It was beautiful, Sorcha was perfect. We had fun, a big lunch all together, and 6 drams between the hike and the warehouse. I found the best smoky cheese of Islay. And some nice people from Canada. It was very nice indeed. Recommended to anyone who wants to have a different experience. It was one of the best distillery tour.

Very nice tasting room! They offered a complimentary dram of their 12 year expression, and I went on to sample an 18 and a 25. Both were exceptional.

Big thanks to Linn who led our tasting. So nice to talk with an Islay local and hear her genuine opinion on each whisky and a whole bunch of other things too :) I recommend the chocolate and whisky tasting to everyone, the chocolate is produced in Oban as well, which was a nice touch. We hadn't tried Bowmore whisky before, so the experience was a great discovery for us as well as a pleasure to meet Linn :) It was closed when we were there, but the bar has amazing views over the sea, definitely worth a stop there!

I had a marvelous experience on the Bowmore distillery tour: As it happened there were no other guests so I got a bespoke walkthrough care of my guide Evy. She was on top of each aspect of the plant, got me into countless tight spaces to see new angles of their operation, and best of all she decanted some of the most devastating spirits I've ever tasted in the cask warehouse. This tour is one for the books, do not miss it.

This place makes amazing whisky. It’s no wonder their one of the most collectable brands in scotch around the world. The distillery tour is excellent and shows you that they still today do a lot of the more traditional methods. I also recommend the tasting. Very worth the price and if you can, pick up a bottle of their limited release that they brought out for the Islay festival.

Full kitchen with gas, dishwasher and washer/dryer, a stone's throw from the Co-op, sleeps six, cute little back garden, looks over the Bowmore visitor centre AND it has a great view of the Sound with amazing sunsets. We were there for three nights and I would absolutely stay there again if given the opportunity.

The distillery dominates the landscape in Bowmore, just by the sea you are able walk either side of the distillery. If you've got time, a tour and tasting is well worth it. If not they do have a bar area upstairs with a view of the sea. Well worth a day trip in my opinion.

A warm welcome and informative tour around this scenic distillery. Lovely that there is a malting floor here and also that the peat furnace was in action adding cold smoke to the malted barley. The smell was delightful and the barley tasted wonderful. Lovely tasting afterwards. Staff all helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

A wonderful experience. The best tour ever. Amazing atmosphere, our whole group is very grateful to Kasia :) for a very interesting lecture, we had a great time. Thank you. I recommend to everyone!!!

I had the greatest experience in Bowmore. Margaret (the guide) has roots in Bowmore more deep than the distillery itself. She made the experience so much better. We did in 5 the "Vault N1 distillery tour" with five different tasting and drivers dram to take home plus 100 ml of one of the valts whisky to take home. Absolutely ecstatic over everything. The girls at the shop very polite and cute. If you come to Islay, go to Bowmore and do the tour described above. Everything was safe and sound. We tried a bit of everything from turning the barley to the mashing (taste like smoky beer). My complaint is that there are not enough stars to give to Margaret and the team of Bowmore Distillery. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience. Bowmore is the oldest distillery on Islay, now owned by Beam Suntory. The tour included a visit of their barley malting room, kiln, fermentation and distillation room. We also get to visit the first distillery warehouse on site! They have many rare bowmores at their bar. Their bar also opens til 4pm.

Great and informational tour! Fantastic whisky too!!

Did the vault no.1 tasting experience and would highly recommend. Evie was a fantastic tour guide and the distillery is geared up well for all types of tour. Getting to experience the no.1 vaults was truly amazing.

Fantastic experience. I booked a full tour and tasting and our guide Kim, was informative, passionate and engaging. She really looked after us and is a credit to the distillery. The No 1 vaults was the highlight. The tour ended with a welcome tasting in a lovely room with sea view. What more could you ask for on a particularly sunny day on Islay.

Great tasting room space. Nice distillery to wander a bit. The restaurant was very good with good options. Highly recommend the smoked haddock chowder. Sadly the food trailer was not open the day we went. I had the limited edition tasting and wound up getting a bottle of the 8 y/o.

Ardbeg was our first whisky stop of the day, and it ended up being our favourite. We booked their core range tasting, the 5 drams were delicious. Emma took us through them all in detail answering our questions in a very professional yet friendly way. Jacquie assisted us further after the tasting too, recommending the Bowmore hotel to have a dram of their Serendipity (pity to waste it!) limited edition. We fell in love with it! In Ardbeg distillery we found a very cozy and friendly atmosphere, and the food truck outside did the trick offering a great venison steak pie. Totally recommended!

Always a great visit. The food is superb, the whisky options are plenty and there is a great amount of tasters available so you can try before you buy. When open and on a hot day the airstream offers some great food choices. Before coming to Islay Ardbeg wasn't a whisky I would ever seek out but having been I now always come back and get at least 1 bottle

Out of the 7 distilleries we visited on our trip, this was by far the least friendly, they were more interested in selling their gimmicky products, than giving you a excellent customer experience. We could not believe that the distillery was closed on the Easter weekend, both days! This is the ONLY distillery that did not offer a free tasting or drivers dram, there were no experienced staff to give you that Islay whisky experience, visitors deserve. When my husband visited 15 years ago, he had a completely different experience, and throughly enjoyed his visit. This WAS his favourite distillery, so visiting it again on his 50th birthday this year should have been a wonderful treat, sadly not. Terrible to book tours, terrible costumer service! Extremely unhelpful!

World Class establishment. They offer a variety of tours. Please book early. This variety can cater to every sort of desire and they book up fast. they have a nice restaurant that you can spend a little time with this should make you feel at home. The grounds will give you something to explore and you should take your time wander it all a bit

Popped in for coffees today & we all loved the quirky, groovy distillery. We were ages taking photographs before we even sat down in the cafe. Everybody was very friendly and amicable, especially the lady in the gift shop. Hope we can get back before our holiday ends 📷❤️🥃

The core range tasting at Ardbeg today was not very good. Rather than than getting some background information about the history of the distillery, how the whisky is made and what is special about it, what we got instead was a very superficial introduction to each whisky expression, which we could have read on the bottle. Good news is that we did have some water on the table for the tasting but the bad news is this was tapwater with a very strong chlorine odour. 😝 While other island distilleries are making a special effort by to take care of their visiting customers, seems like Ardbeg doesn’t care very much. On a positive note, the steak pies from the food truck were delicious!

A very thorough tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. The tasting atmosphere was great and the outside views were lovely.

Gorgeous quirky distillery with amazing whisky. Friendly staff with great tours and service.

Thank you so much to Emma for hosting us on the drams at the dam walking tour. Emma was an awsome host, and made an extra big effort to look after our 4 year old and baby on the trip. She was full of knowledge, had the biggest bag of drams I've ever seen, and generally couldn't have been a more excellent person. Best tour of our stay.

We had a wonderful time at Ardbeg, where we took a distillery tour, and ate lunch twice in three days. Ron, our tour guide, was exceptional and engaging. The food in the cafe was very good, and the staff all around could not have been nicer. I haven’t even mentioned the whisky yet; perhaps you’re already a fan of Ardbeg if you’re stopping by to visit, but if not you’ll be in for some a treat!

We went to Ardbeg for a casual visit and ended up doing a full distillery tour. Ron, our tour guide, was great and extremely knowledgeable & passionate. He really made the experience thoroughly fun & enjoyable for us. The distillery walkthrough also included some sample tastings during the tour which was a good plus. Ardbeg is situated right at the coast and offers breathtaking view of the sea. We even tried some hot chowder soup at the in-house restaurant and it was simply the best. Do also checkout the store for some good souvenirs and some nice whisky. Overall, thoroughly enjoyed the visit.

Rebecca led our group through a comprehensive look at one of the finest whiskies on earth, and every step of the process was exhibited to get the best view of how this spirit gets to the bottle. The production floor is state of the art, and the expertise with how they design new expressions is stunning. If you're fortunate the tour will end on the back pier, with a stunning view of Port Ellen harbor.

Even if you don't think their whisky is the best on Islay no doubt the tour is! Very informative. They are now part of the LVMH family so I expect we'll hear more about them over time.

I loved this distillery. They were so nice and accommodating especially when it came to making a non milk drink for my wife and daughter due to allergies. They didn't ask but when above and beyond. Loved the flavors of the whiskey they had here and ending up with a nice one you can't get in the states. Really cool place.

I go here for the "Haddock Chowder" 🤍Best ever and a delight to wander round the distillery. Nice wee visit 🥃when in Islay . A beautiful shop with the finest whisky to give someone as a very special gift .🤍

We took the distillery tour And enjoyed it very much. The tour ended with tasting 5 of Ardbeg’s familiar expressions but nothing that was extremely rare or distillery exclusive. Still, good tour, amazing sea view, very cool branding and nice Whisky!

Had an amazing classic distillery tour with Eva at Ardbeg on a recent Saturday in late July 2023. Her family has had many connections with the distillery for generations and she was able to share her memories growing up on Islay as well as all the info on the distillery. Even if you’ve done distillery tours other places she gave enough Ardbeg specific info that it’s worth it. We got to taste 3 whiskies along the way and keep a little branded taster glass. Only sad thing is that the cafe and the food trucks are closed Saturdays, the only day of the week that they are closed. Food outside of Port Ellen is hard to find here so it was a bit of the bummer.