Ardbeg – used barrels and part of the distillery by the sea shore
The most easterly of the southern distilleries
We spent yesterday exploring the southern part of Islay making a point of visiting all three of the famous distilleries just to the east of Port Ellen: from west to east Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg. The three distilleries are in close proximity – probably no more than two miles separating the most westerly – Laphroaig – from Arbeg the most easterly.
We had planned to get in plenty of cycling but the high and blustery winds have so far proved to be a discouragement as we don't fancy being blown across the road. Hopefully it will calm down soon.....
Laphroaig Distillery
Laphroaig tasting note
Sea weed close to the sea shore – the essence of Laphroaig?
Lagavulin – one of Diageo's Classic Malts
(above and below)
Ardbeg – well set up to receive visitors
(closed in 1993)
now a maltings for Diageo
Bottles are increasingly rare – the Spar whisky shop
in Bowmore has a bottle for over £2000.
Still rough water across Loch Indaal
(passed by on Sunday)
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