Islay Whisky
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The whisky region of Islay (pronounced eye-lay) is arguably the most important 200 or so square miles in the whisky world. On the face of it Islay just another island of the Inner Hebrides. It lies in Argyll just to the west of Jura and around 25 miles north of the Irish coast, which can be seen on a clear day.
The island's fame as far as whisky goes is due to the 8 distilleries currently in production and the vast tracts of peat that cover most of the island's surface. The whisky distilleries are: Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Kilchoman (this is the newest distillery on the island which started producing spirit in 2005), Lagavulinand Laphroaig.
The 8 distilleries with whisky for sale can be divided up, depending on the amount of peat used. The `big 3' are Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig who all produce powerful smoke laden whiskies. The new malt produced by Kilchoman is also very powerful indeed.
Occupying the middle ground are Bowmore and Caol Ila. The whiskies produced at Bruichladdich and Bunnahabhain are in peat terms at least, the lightest.
There were more distilleries in the past: Port Ellen closed in 1983 while the Lochindaal at Port Charlotte closed in1929. The buildings at Port Ellen are however still in use, it is here that malted barley for the island's distilleries is produced.
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Bowmore 12 Year Old
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 23.95 |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
Hints of dark chocolate and pears. Smoky flavor remaining throughout, with a touch of heather and honey. The finish is remarkably long. | ||||
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Bowmore 15 Year Old
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 28.95 |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
Mature oak, chocolate and caramel, balanced by a distinct peaty, Atlantic flavor. | ||||
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Laphroaig 10 Yrs
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 28.95 |
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Ready, but will keep,
40% alc.
Many would testify to Laphroaig's reputation as the most distinctive Islay malt, due to its unashamedly peaty, medicinal and oily style. The distillery is washed by the salt laden sea winds and seaweed is often hurled at the warehouse walls where the casks are breathing. | ||||
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 33.95 |
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Ready, but will keep,
48% alc.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask takes its inspiration from the small casks often used for Scotch Whisky in the 19th century and frequently transported across the Glens by packhorse. To recreate some of the Quarter Casks and the flavours they produce, some still maturing Laphroaig is transferred from our ... MORE | ||||
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Caol Ila 12 yrs, 43%
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 34.50 |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
Of the three main expressions of Caol Ila, this is the most rounded and balanced. All the classic Caol Ila aromas and flavours are there, with no sharp edges : On the nose, malty sweetness, peat, oil, treacle toffee and smoked meat, with lemon pudding notes on the finish. The palate is slightly ... MORE | ||||
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Berry's Reserve Islay, Selected by Berry's Range (for Export)
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 35.00 |
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46% alc.
The small Hebridean island of Islay is famous for its heavily peat-smoke flavoured Malt Whiskies. Beyond the obvious peatiness each Islay Malt Whisky offers its own signature. Berrys’ Reserve has been created by our blenders to capture the very essence of the Islay style. Aromas reminiscent ... MORE | ||||
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Berry's Reserve Islay, Selected by Berrys' (UK Delivery only)
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 35.00 |
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Ready, but will keep,
46% alc.
The small Hebridean island of Islay is famous for its heavily peat-smoke flavoured Malt Whiskies. Beyond the obvious peatiness each Islay Malt Whisky offers its own signature. Berrys’ Reserve has been created by our blenders to capture the very essence of the Islay style. Aromas reminiscent ... MORE | ||||
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Berrys' Own Selection Caol Ila
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 35.95 |
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46% alc.
Caol Ila distillery is to be found near Port Askaig facing across the sound of Islay to neighbouring Jura. The whisky is very well respected for both its distinctive smoky, briny Islay style and elegant fruity balance. Initial fruit gum aromas peel back to allow the smoke to pervade. ... MORE | ||||
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Berrys' Best Islay 14 Year Old
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 39.50 |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
The small Hebridean island of Islay is known for some of the most easily recognised malt whiskies. The fuller flavoured whiskies carry a trademark seaweed and peat smoke pungency and this is typical of that style. Berry Bros. & Rudd has combined single malts from two of the classic Islay ... MORE | ||||
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Bruichladdich 12 Year Old, 2nd Edition
UK » Scotch Whisky » Islay Whisky |
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£ 39.95 |
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Ready, but will keep,
46% alc.
The 12 year old 2nd edition is a traditional lightly peated Bruichladdich, matured in Bourbon casks to replace the 10 which has now sold out. Aromas of passion fruit, vanilla and apricot are reinforced on the palate with layers of citrus fruits and creamy butterscotch - the perfect aperitif. MORE | ||||
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