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 ...

The top-rated spirit, rating 98/100 points, Highland Park Cask Strength Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Release No. 5. Five Scotch single malt whiskies won Platinum medals at the 2024 Beverage ...

From Highland honeyed malts to smoky Islay peat, the 2026 World Whiskies Awards winners reveal how dramatically Scotch changes from hilltop to sea spray. The World Whiskies Awards have unveiled their ...

In a previous piece, we looked at the best single malts from each Scotch whisky region at the World Whiskies Awards 2026. Today, I've decided to take a closer look at one of those regions: Islay. This ...