These Are the Best Islay Whisky Deals This Week

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 14:40

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If you like your whisky smoky, peaty and packed with character, Islay is usually a very good place to start. The small Scottish island is home to some of the most famous whisky distilleries in the world, and this week several interesting bottles can be picked up for less. And there is quite a bit of variety in the deals.

You could keep things relatively affordable with Port Charlotte 10 or Kilchoman Machir Bay, step things up with a cask-strength Laphroaig or Ardbeg Corryvreckan, or go all out with a 22-year-old Bowmore.

In other words, there is something here for several budgets. So, let's have a look at the best Islay whisky deals of the week.

These are the Islay whisky deals of the week

This week's selection includes five bottles from five well-known Islay names. Some offer relatively modest savings, while one bottle is currently 40 pound cheaper than its regular price.

Here are the deals:

Port Charlotte 10 Year Old, 70cl / 50% – from 54.95 pound to 49.95 pound
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 014, 70cl / 58.6% – from 72.95 pound to 59.95 pound
Ardbeg Corryvreckan, 70cl / 57.1% – from 79.95 pound to 74.50 pound
Kilchoman Machir Bay 2 Glass Set, 70cl / 46% – from 54.50 pound to 47.50 pound
Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin Masters Selection 2023 Release, 70cl / 51% – from 415 pound to 375 pound

From £47.50 to £375

What makes this week's selection particularly interesting is the difference between the five deals. At 47.50 pound, the Kilchoman Machir Bay set is the cheapest of the bunch and even comes with two glasses. Port Charlotte 10 isn't far behind at 49.95 pound, while Laphroaig's 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 014 gives you something considerably more powerful at 58.6% ABV for 59.95 pound.

Then there is Ardbeg Corryvreckan. At 57.1% ABV, this is another one for drinkers who aren't afraid of a big Islay whisky, and it is currently down to 74.50 pound.

The Bowmore is in a completely different price category. The 22 Year Old Aston Martin Masters Selection 2023 Release is still 375 pound even after its 40 pound discount, making it considerably more of a luxury purchase than the other four.

But that's Islay for you. One island can give you everything from an everyday peated bottle to a 22-year-old luxury release costing hundreds of pounds.

If smoke, peat and that unmistakable Islay character are your thing, there is plenty to choose from this week.

Which one would you pick?

FAQ

What makes Islay whisky different?
Islay whisky is often known for smoky, peaty and maritime flavours. Depending on the distillery, you can also find notes of sea salt, iodine, fruit, vanilla and sherry.
Is all Islay whisky smoky?
No. Islay is famous for heavily peated whisky, but not every bottle from the island is intensely smoky. Distilleries such as Bunnahabhain also produce much lighter and less peated styles.
Which Islay whisky is best for beginners?
That depends on how much smoke you like. Kilchoman Machir Bay and Bowmore can be approachable starting points, while Laphroaig, Ardbeg and Port Charlotte usually deliver a more powerful peaty character.