The recent history of Islay’s malt whisky distilleries could be seen to track the fortunes of the entire industry. Back in the mid-1990s, there were only five in operation: Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Lagavulin and Laphroaig.
How Islay has been a victim of its own success
The recent history of Islay’s malt whisky distilleries could be seen to track the fortunes of the entire industry, writes Just Drinks columnist Richard Woodard.