Islay Whisky
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Known as the 'Queen of the Hebrides', Islay has the reputation for producing the most powerful, heavily peated whiskies in Scotland, if not the world. Some of the giants of the whisky world, such as Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig are produced here. With heavily peated whiskies much more in vogue, there has been a renewed focus on the region and its whiskies in the last decade.
Currently there are 9 operational distilleries, with a futher 2 planned and the revival of the Iconic Port Ellen distillery announced as well. This all suggests a busy and vibrant time for Scotland's smallest whisky region (you can cross the Island in half an hour!)
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Caol Ila - Auld Goonsy's Single Cask #309900 - 2008 12 year old Whisky70cl | 58.2%
An 'Auld Goonsy Malt' release, comprising of a single cask, cask strength, 12 year old Caol Ila whisky aged in an oak hogshead cask. Nose:Peat fire and BBQ smoke Palate:Smoky notes continue with BBQ pulled pork and pepper Finish:Lightly sweet with... Click for more info£59.95Distillery Caol Ila Age 12 year old Description Auld Goonsy's Single Cask #309900 Vintage 2008 Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength Yes Bottler Independent HTFW Cat. No. LP13276 -
Bunnahabhain - Single & Single - 2002 17 year old Whisky70cl | 54%
Single Cask from Single & Single aging Islay whisky from Bunnahabhain for 17 years in American Oak for a subtly peaty and pleasantly sweet cask strength expression NOSE Sweet honey and oaky spice with buttery malt notes PALATE Chocolate and b... Click for more info£236.95Distillery Bunnahabhain Age 17 year old Description Single & Single Vintage 2002 Cask Wood American Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13209 -
Laphroaig - Cooper's Choice - Single Cask #10869 - 1990 28 year old Whisky70cl | 40.8%
A single cask release from the Cooper's Choice series; Laphroaig whisky aged for 28 years in Bourbon casks and released at Cask Strength NOSE Classic medicinal aroma balanced with sweet malt PALATE Again, sea salt and medicinal notes dominate... Click for more info£549.95Distillery Laphroaig Age 28 year old Description Cooper's Choice - Single Cask #10869 Vintage 1990 Cask Wood Bourbon Year Bottled 2019 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13193 -
Caol Ila - Cooper's Choice - Single Cask #14 - 2008 12 year old Whisky70cl | 53.5%
A single cask release from the Cooper's Choice series; Caol Ila whisky aged for 12 years in Bourbon casks and released at Cask Strength NOSE Sea salt and brine dominates alongside faint citrus and peat PALATE Butterscotch, caramel upfront accompa... Click for more info£99.95Distillery Caol Ila Age 12 year old Description Cooper's Choice - Single Cask #14 Vintage 2008 Cask Wood Bourbon Year Bottled 2021 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13192 -
Bunnahabhain - Cooper's Choice - Single Cask #1426 - 2001 19 year old Whisky70cl | 50.5%
A single cask release from the Cooper's Choice series; Bunnahabhain aged for 14 years in Oloroso Sherry casks and released at Cask Strength NOSE Dark chocolate upfront with malt, nuts and cloves PALATE Sweet sherry dominates with dark chocolate ... Click for more info£129.95Distillery Bunnahabhain Age 19 year old Description Cooper's Choice - Single Cask #1426 Vintage 2001 Cask Wood Oloroso Sherry Year Bottled 2021 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13191 -
Laphroaig - Islay Single Malt (old bottling) 10 year old Whisky70cl | 40%
£299.95Distillery Laphroaig Age 10 year old Description Islay Single Malt (old bottling) Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 1990's Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13164 -
Ardbeg - Arrrrrrrdbeg 2021 Committee Release Whisky70cl | 51.8%
Arrrrrrrdbeg! Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been created to commemorate a key event in Ardbeg's history. After 13 years at the helm, the legendary Distillery Manager and Committee Chairman, Mickey Heads, is departing. It’s true, the captain of the ... Click for more info£349.95Distillery Ardbeg Age Description Arrrrrrrdbeg 2021 Committee Release Vintage Cask Wood American Rye Year Bottled 2021 Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength Yes Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13154 -
Port Charlotte - Islay Barley 2012 6 year old Whisky70cl | 50%
Heavily peated from eight Islay barley farms, produced and bottled only on Islay. Nose : Sea breeze and citrus leading to aromas of floral, chocolate, peat and toasted oak. Taste : Soft and sweet texture, milk chocolate, cedar and black pepper lead... Click for more info£69.95Distillery Port Charlotte Age 6 year old Description Islay Barley 2012 Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2019 Packaging Tin Tube Cask Strength No Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13136 -
Caol Ila - Berry Bros. & Rudd Single Cask #318769 - 2009 10 year old Whisky70cl | 56.1%
Caol Ila Distillery is near Port Askaig, looking across the sound of Islay to neighbouring Jura. The whisky is very well respected for both its distinctive, smoky Islay style and elegant, fruity balance. This Islay dram was distilled in 2009, the pre... Click for more info£99.95Distillery Caol Ila Age 10 year old Description Berry Bros. & Rudd Single Cask #318769 Vintage 2009 Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Cardboard Tube Cask Strength Yes Bottler Berry Bros & Rudd HTFW Cat. No. LP13132 -
Bunnahabhain - Honey I'm Home Single Cask - 1988 30 year old Whisky70cl | 47%
£299.95Distillery Bunnahabhain Age 30 year old Description Honey I'm Home Single Cask Vintage 1988 Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Wemyss Malts HTFW Cat. No. LP13084 -
Bunnahabhain - Dessert Islay Dram Single Cask - 1988 30 year old Whisky70cl | 46.9%
£299.95Distillery Bunnahabhain Age 30 year old Description Dessert Islay Dram Single Cask Vintage 1988 Cask Wood Sherry Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Wemyss Malts HTFW Cat. No. LP13078 -
Bunnahabhain - Islay Porridge Single Cask - 1990 28 year old Whisky70cl | 46.2%
£241.95Distillery Bunnahabhain Age 28 year old Description Islay Porridge Single Cask Vintage 1990 Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Wemyss Malts HTFW Cat. No. LP13076 -
Ardbeg - Small Batch Bottlers 20 year old Whisky70cl | 53%
A single cask distilled at Ardbeg distillery which produced 168 bottles at 53.0% ABV. 2000 Vintage Tasting note – An explosion of peat and tobacco on the noses with a complex rich palate of smoky goodness. A long caramel peat finish that lingers o... Click for more info£399.95Distillery Ardbeg Age 20 year old Description Small Batch Bottlers Vintage Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Cardboard Tube Cask Strength Yes Bottler Independent HTFW Cat. No. LP13067 -
Bowmore - Black Gold Single Cask - 1989 30 year old Whisky70cl | 50%
Tasting notes : Dried dark fruits, treacle toffee and kiln smoke. Click for more info£899.95Distillery Bowmore Age 30 year old Description Black Gold Single Cask Vintage 1989 Cask Wood Sherry Year Bottled 2019 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Wemyss Malts HTFW Cat. No. LP13051 -
Bunnahabhain - Elements of Islay Bn 8 Whisky50cl | 58.4%
Nose : Dark orange chocolate, under-sugared peach jam and shredded lemon verbena. Rounded out by nutty, mature cheddar. Palate : Smoked paprika and cumin spice marries with tart sweetness: apple drops and slightly burnt pear upside-down-cake. Mo... Click for more info£69.95Distillery Bunnahabhain Age Description Elements of Islay Bn 8 Vintage Cask Wood American Oak & Pedro Ximenez Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Unboxed Cask Strength Yes Bottler Speciality Drinks HTFW Cat. No. LP13022 -
Caol Ila - Single Malts Of Scotland Single Cask #301410 - 2011 9 year old Whisky70cl | 59.5%
Distillery Caol Ila Age 9 year old Description Single Malts Of Scotland Single Cask #301410 Vintage 2011 Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Speciality Drinks HTFW Cat. No. LP13021 -
Bowmore - Infrequent Flyers Single Cask #2692 - 1997 23 year old Whisky70cl | 48.5%
Colour: Rich gold. Nose: That unmistakable sweet cigar smoke aroma of Bowmore - peat, iodine, marzipan and floral notes. Taste: Soft and creamy. Slightly medicinal. Hard candy and apricots. The virgin oak cask brings vanilla, coconut, almonds and D... Click for more info£306.95Distillery Bowmore Age 23 year old Description Infrequent Flyers Single Cask #2692 Vintage 1997 Cask Wood Virgin Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Cardboard Tube Cask Strength Yes Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13016 -
Bruichladdich - Micro Provenance Single Cask #3460 - 2009 11 year old Whisky70cl | 54.9%
£149.95Distillery Bruichladdich Age 11 year old Description Micro Provenance Single Cask #3460 Vintage 2009 Cask Wood Sauternes Wine Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Tin Tube Cask Strength Yes Bottler Distillery HTFW Cat. No. LP13011 -
Bunnahabhain - Berry Bros & Rudd Single Cask #2483 - 1987 28 year old Whisky70cl | 49.4%
£449.95Distillery Bunnahabhain Age 28 year old Description Berry Bros & Rudd Single Cask #2483 Vintage 1987 Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Berry Bros and Rudd HTFW Cat. No. LP13009 -
Laphroaig - The Single Malts of Scotland - Single Cask #1-104 - 1996 24 year old Whisky70cl | 51.8%
This Single Malt was distilled at Laphroaig distillery in 1996 and aged for more than 24 years in a refill hogshead and then a further nine years in an ex-bourbon barrel, yielding a total of 217 bottles. Saline-yet-juicy and amply intensified by the ... Click for more info£497.95Distillery Laphroaig Age 24 year old Description The Single Malts of Scotland - Single Cask #1-104 Vintage 1996 Cask Wood Oak Year Bottled 2020 Packaging Original Box Cask Strength Yes Bottler Speciality Drinks HTFW Cat. No. LP12932