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THE PEAT ESSAYS - AN INTRODUCTION

The beginning of the fascinating and essential story of "Peat in Scotch
Whisky - From Fire to Flavour", by guest writer Angus MacRaild.

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Passing The Torch: The Future of Small Family Farms

The Chosen Few: an interview with Rock’ndaal headliners, Nathan Evans and the Saint Phnx band

Bringing Rock'ndaal to life with Ailsa Hayes

We are fortunate to have a rockstar team of ten who are not only willing to take on the monumental task of organising Rock’ndaal every year, but who absolutely nail it. And Ailsa Hayes, the distillery’s Head of Customer Experience & Events, is the valiant soul who heads up the team. 

The Islay Show: When People and Place are the Purpose

A guide to the octomore numbering system

When it comes to our Octomore series' numbering system, we've fallen into a rhythm over recent years.

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Passing The Torch: The Future of Small Family Farms

The Chosen Few: an interview with Rock’ndaal headliners, Nathan Evans and the Saint Phnx band

Bringing Rock'ndaal to life with Ailsa Hayes

We are fortunate to have a rockstar team of ten who are not only willing to take on the monumental task of organising Rock’ndaal every year, but who absolutely nail it. And Ailsa Hayes, the distillery’s Head of Customer Experience & Events, is the valiant soul who heads up the team. 

The Islay Show: When People and Place are the Purpose