What's new on Islay

    Distillery openings, tour changes, ferry news and festival dates, rounded up each month and checked against official sources.

    Monthly round-ups

    • Islay whisky news: October 2026

      Laggan Bay settles in as Islay's newest working distillery, Portintruan prepares to open, the ferry switches to its winter timetable and Fèis Ìle 2027 dates are set.

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