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An Islay Distillery – Ardbeg 

Excursion

Price from

$111

Duration
2h
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 traveller(s)
Booking code
E-ISY1

Visit Ardbeg distillery, where they’ve been making whisky in the traditional way for over 200 years
  • Visit a 200-year-old distillery and see the traditional methods they use in whisky production 

  • Sample Ardbeg’s award-winning whisky which has been named World Whisky of the Year, Scotch Whisky of the Year and World’s Best Single Malt

  • Scout for the abundance of wildlife, from seals and otters to geese and Golden Eagles 

  • Admire the stunning scenery along Islay’s 130-mile-long coastline


Where tradition rules  

Islay is known for its malt whiskies with eight working distilleries. One of the island's most renowned is Ardbeg, whose whiskies have won an array of international awards. Ardbeg has been producing whisky on Islay for over 200 years using traditional methods. While on this beautiful island, you can also admire the abundance of wildlife, from otters to Golden Eagles.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Appropriate, warm and waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Please be advised that another distillery could replace Ardbeg in the event that Ardbeg is not available.

  • Walking information: N/A.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

  • Language: English.

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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