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An Islay Distillery – Ardbeg

Excursion

Price from

$84

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

Visit Ardbeg distillery, where they’ve been using traditional methods to make whisky for over 200 years
  • Visit a 200-year-old distillery and see the age-old methods they use to produce their whisky

  • 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 an abundance of wildlife, from seals and otters to geese and golden eagles

  • Admire stunning scenery along Islay’s coastline, which stretches 130 miles


Where tradition reigns

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

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Appropriate warm, 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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