Ardnahoe Distillery

Geography

Port Askaig, Islay, Scotland

Introduction

Ardnahoe Distillery, located at Port Askaig on the famed whisky island Islay, is the contemporary embodiment of a family's whisky-making dream. Its establishment marks a notable event in the rich history of spirit production on Islay since it's the first new whisky distillery to emerge after close to one and a half decades. Under the leadership of the Laings, the distillery strives to honor and enrich the storied legacy of Islay, drawing deeply from its innate characteristics and thriving ecosystem, while simultaneously aspiring to add fresh notes to its narrative through their spirit.

History

Ardnahoe Distillery's journey traces back to 2015 when a group of visionaries led by Stewart Laing and his sons, Andrew and Scott, envisioned creating a distillery on an empty field in the northeast corner of Islay. This dream came to glorious fruition in October 2018 when the first run of the spirit became a reality. Over the years, the distillery climbed the ladder of success steadily and emerged as a noteworthy addition to the collection of Islay distilleries. Today, the distillery is celebrated as a tangible manifestation of a Scottish family's cherished dream and a welcome addition to the whisky landscape of Islay.