Laggan Bay Distillery
Laggan Bay is Islay's 12th whisky distillery, a joint project between Ian Macleod Distillers and a group known as "The Islay Boys." Plans were revealed jointly at Islay's Fèis Ìle festival in May 2024, with construction targeting completion in 2025. As of April 2026, the distillery is in its construction and early production phase; no website, tours, or retail shop are yet publicly available.
Ian Macleod Distillers is the Broxburn-based independent spirits company behind Glengoyne and Tamdhu distilleries. The Islay Boys bring local island knowledge and community connection to the project. The distillery features wetlands for liquid waste management and commitments to renewable energy through the Islay Energy Trust and Scottish Power.
Tours
Not available
On-site Shop
No shop
Online Shop
Not available
History
Ian Macleod Distillers and The Islay Boys announced the Laggan Bay project in May 2024. Visitors to Islay's Fèis Ìle 2024 were invited to view construction plans and inspect the near-complete Warehouse 1. The project was described as on track for a 2025 completion date. The distillery features handmade copper pot stills. Construction commenced in 2024 and the "founded" year of 2025 refers to when first spirit was expected to flow.
[!question] Gap — update when first spirit production and public-facing website are confirmed
Production
[!question] Gap — still specifications and capacity not confirmed at time of writing. The distillery uses handmade copper pot stills; further production details to follow on launch
Tasting Character
[!question] Gap — no spirit has been released; tasting character not yet established
What They Produce
Notable Bottlings
Visiting
Not yet open to visitors. No tours, website, or shop are currently available.
[!question] Gap — update when visitor facilities and website are announced