Islay’s isolated location has helped give the Scottish island its charm — and produce some of the most prized whiskys in the world. There’s plenty here for tourists — from bird-watching and seal ...

Just 20 miles off the coast of southwestern Scotland, Islay is a landscape of mesmerizing beauty. The rolling greenery, pounding surf and sea breeze form the ideal setting for the area’s main industry ...

ISLAY ISLAND, Scotland - Hop aboard the Caledonia Macbragne ferry from Kennacraig, Scotland, for a two-hour jaunt to the Isle of Islay, 25 miles from the Irish coast. Home to nearly 3,500 people and ...

The following script is from "Whisky Island" which aired on May 3, 2015. Bob Simon and Steve Kroft are the correspondents. Harry Radliffe II, producer. 60 Minutes is constantly on the lookout for ...

This Scottish island has a coastal distillery trail, historic whisky makers, behind-the-scenes tours and tastings, plus ...

Islay—pronounced eye-la—has been one of Scotland’s whisky heartlands since at least the 1700s. Once a cottage industry, making Scotch here is now big business: global giants Beam Suntory, Diageo, LVMH ...

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The rain-lashed isle of Islay off Scotland’s west coast is not always easy to get to. Temperamental ferries run three times a day from the mainland port of Kennacraig and frequent sea mists can ...

Scottish single malt whiskies are grouped by region, each of which has its own character. The most distinc­tive are the single malts of Islay island, known for their salty maritime flavours: earthy, ...

It boasts 10 world-famous whisky distilleries, stunning beaches and scenic boat trips, earning recognition from Conde Nast ...

The following script is from "Whisky Island" which aired on May 3, 2015. Bob Simon and Steve Kroft are the correspondents. Harry Radliffe II, producer. 60 Minutes is constantly on the lookout for ...