Produced on the island of Islay, these malts are some of the smokiest, with a characteristic range of medicinal, iodine, marine and sea air notes. Islay's seven distilleries do however span a full range of peating levels. This means malts with no and low smoke (Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain and Caol Ila) through to medium smoke (Bowmore) up to maximum smokiness (Ardbeg, Lagavulin And Laphroaig).
Ardbeg 17 year old, 40% abv (D) |
£27.50 |
Pronounced but controlled, delivering peat, vanilla, gingerbread and nutmeg with finesse with evolving salty lemon and orange notes and a digestive biscuit maltiness. |
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Bowmore Darkest 18 year old, 43% abv (D) |
£9.50 |
Almonds and sherry animate the nose with an equally rich
palate extending to chocolate and raisins. |
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Caol Ila Cask Strength, 55% abv (D) |
£9.00 |
Soft and mellow with a ripe-savoury balance of smoky apples, grapefruit, lemon, sea spray, liquorice and a hint of crème brulée. |
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Lagavulin 16 year old, 43% abv (D) |
£9.00 |
Silky texture with rich, balanced fruit, spicy hints, smoke and chargrilled notes at the edges, balanced by butterscotch and toffee. |
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask, 48% abv (D) |
£8.50 |
Offers a taste profile that is smoky and accented with hints of coconut and banana aromas. Continues the Laphraoig tradition of being full bodied deep, complex and smoky. |
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Port Ellen 5th release 1979 25 year old, 57.4% abv (D) |
£30.00 |
Spiced peat and grain on the nose, flowing into thick fruity malt with a dry liquorice finish. |
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