Ardnahoe, the 9th Distillery on Islay, Achieves Great Success at ISC 2026

Japan Import System Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Katsuhiko Tanaka) is pleased to announce that three products from the Ardnahoe Distillery, a single malt distillery on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, have received high acclaim at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026, a world-renowned spirits competition.

In this year's judging:

- Ardnahoe Bòl-sa: Double Gold Award - Ardnahoe Infinite Loch: Gold Award - Ardnahoe Cask Strength: Gold Award

These outstanding results were achieved.

Quality of Ardnahoe Recognized Worldwide

The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is known as an authoritative international competition featuring distilled spirits and wines from around the world. Entries are rigorously evaluated through blind tastings by experts, assessing their quality and character.

This year, the Double Gold-winning "Bòl-sa" is an expressive single malt that harmonizes rich fruitiness and spice from Oloroso sherry casks with the smoky character typical of Islay malts.

Furthermore, the "Infinite Loch," the distillery's flagship, was praised for its exquisite balance of fruitiness and peat smoke.

Additionally, the "Cask Strength," with its powerful, undiluted flavor and complex aroma, was highly evaluated and won a Gold Medal.

Double Gold Award Product Overview

Product Name: Ardnahoe Bòl-sa Country: United Kingdom Region: Scotland Volume: 700ml Alcohol Content: 50% Estimated Retail Price: 14,740 yen (tax included) Sales Site: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FK3J1W2C

Primarily uses Oloroso sherry cask-matured spirit. Features a profound flavor reminiscent of dried fruits, chocolate, and spices.

Gold Award Product Overview

Product Name: Ardnahoe Infinite Loch Country: United Kingdom Region: Scotland Volume: 700ml Alcohol Content: 50% Estimated Retail Price: 14,740 yen (tax included) Sales Site: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FNWSNQWZ

The flagship bottle of Ardnahoe Distillery. A single malt harmonizing fruity sweetness with Islay-style smoke.

Product Name: Ardnahoe Cask Strength Country: United Kingdom Region: Scotland Volume: 700ml Alcohol Content: - Estimated Retail Price: -

*Currently out of stock in Japan.

Bottled at cask strength without dilution. A limited edition offering concentrated fruit and powerful peat smoke.

*General customers should contact their local liquor store. For new trade inquiries from liquor stores, please contact the official distributor Japan Import System (jis@jisys.co.jp).

About Ardnahoe Distillery

Ardnahoe Distillery, the 9th distillery on Islay, was established in 2017 and began full-scale operations in 2019. "Ardnahoe" means "hill overlooking the hollow" in Gaelic, and true to its name, the distillery is located in a beautiful setting embraced by Islay's majestic nature. The Sound of Islay stretches out in front of the distillery, with the mountains of Jura visible beyond. This landscape inspired the distillery's logo design. Additionally, the nearby Loch Ardnahoe is known as one of the deepest lochs on Islay, and its high-quality soft water is used in all stages of whisky production.

About Hunter Laing & Co.

An independent Scotch whisky bottler founded in 2013. The founding family has been involved in Scotch whisky for three generations, leveraging extensive cask selection expertise and maturation techniques to offer a diverse range of malts to the world. In addition to its flagship brand, the "Old Malt Cask" series, and the long-aged "Old & Rare Platinum" series, the company established Ardnahoe Distillery, the 9th on Islay, while also developing attractive lineups such as "Scarabus" and the "Journey Series," earning high praise from malt enthusiasts worldwide.