Emma Stay near Ardbeg Distillery at Port Ellen hotel
Ardbeg Islay single malt whisky have completed the purchase of the Islay Hotel in Port Ellen.
The hotel is located on Islay’s south coast, just a few miles from Ardbeg’s iconic Distillery.
The purchase is the latest in a series of substantial investments Ardbeg has made on the island. The Distillery has recently built a new still house and enhanced its visitor experience. They are currently partnering to build a new community hub in Port Ellen and have made direct contributions to roads and pathways on the island. In July, Ardbeg pledged to donate £1million to Islay causes from the record-breaking sale of Ardbeg’s oldest ever whisky, the 1975 Cask No. 3.
President and CEO Thomas Moradpour said: “Ardbeg has been rooted on Islay for over 200 years. And since we plan to be distilling on the island for at least 200 more, we are excited to invest even further in our homeland, by purchasing the Islay Hotel and creating a world-class whisky and hospitality experience. We look forward to welcoming whisky fans from Islay and around the globe.
