Elements of Islay

A new addition to the Elements of Islay range, this blended malt consists of only single malt whisky from the Isle of Islay, home to iconic distilleries like Laphroaig and Caol Ila. Blended to evoke a beachside bonfire, these whiskies had matured in a combination of ex-sherry, ex-bourbon and new oak casks. There are thick and rich bonfire smoke, crisp salty tones and a herbaceous note of burnt sage. A classic Islay dram through and through.

Created from a special blend of single malts from the isle of Islay, this new expression from the Elements of Islay range offers the classic rich barbecue smoke from a south coast Islay distillery, combined with more subtle, zesty flavours from the north coast. Matured exclusively from ex-bourbon casks and bottled at a higher strength of 54.5% this is the classic Islay style - peat smoke balanced with sweeter tones of fruit and vanilla.

The new Elements of Islay 'Cask Edit' is a celebration of all things Islay, containing a small number of single malts that have been 'edited' (blended) to knit together the character of the island's famous distilleries. Rich, smoky single malt from Islay’s south coast marries together with a fresher, fruitier style from the north, leaving behind a warming peat smoke flavour - a bonfire in a glass.

Bringing together the best of Islay, this new Elements of Islay blended malt contains a handful of casks specially chosen from two great distilleries on the island. Dark chocolate, dried fruit and a thick, heavy peaty smoke leads the charge, with tobacco and Arbroath smokies (smoked fish). Dense smoke and sherry cask flavours lead the palate, with a rich chocolate-orange character, moving to brown sugar and treacle toffee. The finish lingers on smoky black tea, with a concentrated peaty and spicy aftertaste. Bottled at a higher strength of 54.5%, given weight and depth to the flavours.