The Whisky Coast

Scotland's whisky coast

In 2023, Argyll and the Isles is celebrating the 200th anniversary of 1823 Excise Act – Whisky Year Zero. The act lowered taxes on whisky, sparking a golden boom in production in places such as Campbeltown, which lead to the destination becoming known as the ‘whisky capital of the world’.

Argyll and the Isles is a whisky-lover's heaven, with 15 world-class distilleries dotting what’s known as the ‘whisky coast’. Follow this journey across Argyll, from Campbeltown in Kintyre, over to the Hebridean islands of Islay, Jura and Mull, and then to Oban to discover the region’s whiskies.

Along the way you’ll discover how the history, culture and landscapes of Argyll have shaped the distinctive whiskies. There’s nothing quite like sampling the product in the historic distilleries themselves, and most offer guided tours ending with a large dram.