Islay Whisky Map

Where every distillery sits, and how long it really takes to get between them. The island is small; the roads are not fast.

The island at a glance

Locations for Portintruan and Gartbreck Farm are approximate: neither site is open to visitors.

Ardbeg
Port Ellen, south coast · Operational
55.6406, -6.1086
Lagavulin
Lagavulin Bay, south coast · Operational
55.6360, -6.1270
Laphroaig
Port Ellen, south coast · Operational
55.6300, -6.1522
Port Ellen
Port Ellen, south coast · Operational — reopened March 2024
55.6250, -6.1750
Portintruan
Between Port Ellen and Lagavulin, south coast · In development — licensed April 2026, preparing to open
55.6320, -6.1400 (approximate)

Bowmore
Bowmore, central Islay · Operational
55.7571, -6.2898
Laggan Bay
Glenegedale, beside Islay Airport, central Islay · Operational — first cask filled 2 April 2026
55.6825, -6.2564
Gartbreck Farm
Gartbreck Farm, near Bowmore · In development — at planning stage
55.7400, -6.3100 (approximate)

Bruichladdich
Rhinns of Islay, west of Loch Indaal · Operational
55.7664, -6.3625
Kilchoman
Rockside Farm, northwest Islay · Operational
55.7869, -6.4308

Ardnahoe
Near Port Askaig, northeast coast · Operational
55.8690, -6.1175
Bunnahabhain
Near Port Askaig, northeast coast · Operational
55.8832, -6.1263
Caol Ila
Port Askaig, overlooking the Sound of Islay · Operational
55.8545, -6.1093

Approximate driving times on Islay
From	To	Time
Port Ellen	Ardbeg (via the Kildalton coast road)	about 15 minutes
Port Ellen	Bowmore	about 20 minutes
Bowmore	Bruichladdich	about 15 minutes
Bowmore	Kilchoman (Rockside Farm)	about 25 minutes
Bowmore	Port Askaig	about 20 minutes
Port Askaig	Bunnahabhain	about 10 minutes on single track
Port Ellen	Port Askaig	about 40 minutes

Times assume dry conditions and no delays. Several roads are single track with passing places, and sheep have right of way in practice.

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