Islay Whisky

Islay Whisky

Islay Whisky, renowned for its distinct character, originates from the Isle of Islay, a Scottish island celebrated for its rich whisky heritage. Islay whiskies are famed for their robust, smoky flavours, often described with notes of seaweed, brine, and medicinal peat, balanced by a surprising sweetness of vanilla and caramel. This unique profile is attributed to the island’s peaty soil and coastal environment, making Islay Whisky a favourite among connoisseurs seeking bold and complex tasting experiences.

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Bowmore - 30 Year Old (2022 Release) Bowmore - 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Bowmore - 30 Year Old (2022 Release)
Islay / 70cl / 45.30%
£2,495.00
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Port Charlotte - 10 Year Old + T-Shirt
Port Charlotte - 10 Year Old + T-Shirt
Islay / 70cl / 50%
£56.95
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Ardbeg - 17 Year Old (The Legend Returns)
Ardbeg - 17 Year Old (The Legend Returns)
Islay / 70cl / 40%
£159.95
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Lagavulin - The Distillers Edition (2006)
Lagavulin - The Distillers Edition (2006)
Islay / 70cl / 43%
£120.00

Scotch Whisky Regions of Scotland

Islay

Whisky from this small region is known for it's deep notes of peat and smoke with a hint of crisp apple. Notable distilleries include Ardbeg and Laphroaig

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Scotland has several whisky producing regions

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Speyside Whisky

Whisky from Speyside is known for hints of orchard fruits such as apple, pear along with notes of smooth honey

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Lowland Whisky

Whisky from the Lowlands is known for smoother more indulgent notes, such as cream, toffee and hints of fudge

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Highland Whisky

Highland whisky is well known for it's fruit based notes. Highland whisky often features notes of fruit cake, oak and dried fruits

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Campbeltown Whisky

Campbeltown whisky is known for it's balance, often featuring deeper notes of smoke mixed with vanilla and subtle fruits

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Islands Whisky

Often combined within the highlands, the Islands region contributes it's own unique array of flavours to whisky, including peat and smoke.

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Islay Whisky

Islay Whisky

Islay whiskies are renowned for their bold, smoky flavours, a result of the island’s use of peat in the malting process. This distinctive characteristic sets Islay apart from other Scotch regions, such as the fruitier Highland whiskies or the lighter, more delicate Lowland options. Beyond the smoke, you’ll often find complex layers of sea salt, medicinal notes, and even hints of sweetness. Islay whiskies are unapologetically powerful and beloved by those who enjoy an intense whisky experience.

Islay whiskies are best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to soften the intensity and reveal the whisky’s hidden depths. For those who appreciate the bold flavours of smoke and peat, sipping Islay whiskies slowly allows the layers of taste to develop, offering a truly immersive experience.

Islay is home to some of the most renowned names in Scotch whisky. Laphroaig, Ardbeg, and Lagavulin are world-famous for their distinctively peaty and smoky whiskies. Each distillery offers a different take on Islay’s unmistakable flavour profile, providing whisky lovers with a range of choices to explore.

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