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 ...

Islay is the region of Scotland that is best known for its peated whisky, with distilleries like Laphroaig, Ardbeg, ...

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 ...

The following script is from "Whisky Island" which aired on May 3, 2015. Bob Simon and Steve Kroft are the correspondents. Harry Radliffe II, producer. 60 Minutes is constantly on the lookout for ...

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, ...

Islay is often reduced to a single idea: peat. The World Whiskies Awards Scotland 2026 results showcase how much more the island has to offer. This year's Gold medal winners from Islay range from ...

Whisky? Oh no, not for me! I preferred the many full-bodied wines and the classic G&Ts. That’s what I thought. Until I planned a trip for my whisky-loving husband to the Isle of Islay, and ran ...

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.

The rain-lashed isle of Islay off Scotland’s west coast is not always easy to get to. Temperamental ferries run three times a day from the mainland port of Kennacraig and frequent sea mists can ...

When our late colleague Bob Simon heard about a magical place in the Hebrides islands off the coast of Scotland, known for making some of the great whiskies in the world….well, the story spoke to him.