There are currently eight working distilleries on Islay. For many of us Islay is equal to very peaty whisky, and its true to most of the whiskies, but some are very gentle on the palate.

The active distilleries today are listed below. They are all described with their history, contact information, visiting details and maps!

Ardbeg >>
Bowmore >>
Bruichladdich >>
Bunnahabhain >>
Caol Ila >>
Kilchoman >>
Lagavulin >>
Laphroaig >>

On the Isle of Jura, right next to Islay there is also a distillery, Jura Distillery.

There has been a lot more distilleries on Islay.
Achenvoir 1816 - 1818
Ardenistel, 1836 - 1852, also known as Kildalton (49-52) and Islay (52. Merged with Laphroaig in  1853.
Ardmore (Lagavulin 2) 1817 - 1835, Mereged with Lagavulin 1837
Bridgend and Killarow, unknown, early 19th century
Daill  1814 - 1830
Lagavulin 1816 - 1837. Was located at the same place as the current Lagavulin Distillery.
Freeport Mid 19th century.
Lochindaal Distillery 1829 - 1929 also known as Port Charlotte and Rhins.
Lossit 1826 - 1860
Malt Mill 1908 - 1960
Mulindry 1826 - 1831
Newton 1819 -1825
Octomore 1816 - 1852
Port Ellen 1825 -1983
Scarabus 1817 - 1880
Tallant 1821 - 1852
Torrylin