The Inn on Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond62 The Islay Hotel, Islay

The Islay Hotel

Charlotte Street Port Ellen Isle of Islay PA42 7DF Tel: 01496 300109 www.theislayhotel.com @theislayhotel @theislayhotel theislayhotel

The Islay Hotel has just being bought by Ardbeg. Now the plan is to create a world class whisky and hospitality experience only a short distance from the distillery where Ardbeg has been making its untamed smoky whisky for more than 200 years. With its traditional whitewashed walls, sea views and renowned bar and restaurant, the hotel is already a destination for whisky lovers. It is located on Islay’s south coast, just a few miles from Ardbeg’s iconic Distillery, which draws tens of thousands of the whisky’s fans each year. Running the hotel as a going concern, Ardbeg looks forward to offering outstanding hospitality to Islay residents, tourists and Ardbeg fans, long into the future. The purchase is the latest in a series of substantial investments Ardbeg has made on the island. The Distillery has recently built a new still house and enhanced its visitor experience. Furthermore, it is currently partnering to build a new community hub in Port Ellen and has made direct contributions to roads and pathways on the island. In July, Ardbeg pledged to donate £1million to Islay causes from the record-breaking sale of Ardbeg’s oldest ever whisky, the 1975 Cask No. 3.