Laggan Bay Distillery

Laggan Bay / Big Strand, Islay, Scotland · established 2026

Owner

Ian Macleod Distillers

House style

New-make era; first cask filled 2 April 2026

Peat

Style still being defined — "clarity of spirit and balance"

The story

Islay's 11th working distillery, opened by the family-owned Ian Macleod Distillers (Glengoyne, Tamdhu). It beat Portintruan to the title by weeks. Coordinates approximate.

Tours

• Fèis Ìle open day — First public event 31 May 2026

Around Laggan Bay

• The Big Strand (Beach) — Seven miles of sand along Laggan Bay
• Islay Airport (Travel) — Glenegedale, a few minutes away