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Islay · Whisky & Distillery Tourism

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Islay · Whisky & Distillery Tourism

Unique Factor: 9 distilleries on a small island, peat smoke character defining. Key Experiences: Feis Ile festival, warehouse tastings, peat cutting demonstrations. Best Season: Late May for festival, April-October generally. Infrastructure rated 9/10 despite island limitations with excellent distillery facilities. Average Daily Spend: $120-300.

Destination Overview

Unique Factor: 9 distilleries on a small island, peat smoke character defining. Key Experiences: Feis Ile festival, warehouse tastings, peat cutting demonstrations. Best Season: Late May for festival, April-October generally. Infrastructure rated 9/10 despite island limitations with excellent distillery facilities. Average Daily Spend: $120-300.

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
3
Region
Scotland, Islay

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