The Botanist: Islay & Community

THE HEART OF OUR DECISION-MAKING

Since our renaissance in 2001, Islay has been at the very heart of our decision making. We have a strong sense of responsibility to our island and the people who live here.

To us, this means spreading the economic benefit of the spirits industry into our community, whether that’s directly through our employment, or indirectly through our opportunities in farming, haulage, hospitality or construction. Focusing on our people, our growing partners, volunteering and local projects, we will continue to develop our Islay-centricity.

A CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT
TO
PROGRESS

In 2015, directors at the distillery formed The Botanist Foundation to conserve and improve biodiversity on Islay. The Foundation has supported numerous local causes, including an Islay Pollinator project, verge study, and offers a bursary scheme to Islay High School students to help fund their higher education.