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Islay Scotch Whisky
Known to many as 'whisky island', Islay produces Islay Scotch Whisky in the Inner Hebrides, just off the west coast of Scotland. It might be a small island, but Islay far exceeds expectations when it comes to producing single malt whisky. The nine whisky distilleries produce the island’s characteristically peaty single malts, renowned for being powerful and full of character.
Islay Whisky
Islay's rich history of whisky making began hundreds of years ago with modest farm distilleries. Today, the nine producers are much more modern and distinguished operations. Despite the relatively tiny surface area of the island, Islay boasts no fewer than three world-famous distilleries: Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin. Not to mention one of the oldest in Scotland, Bowmore, whose exceptional history spans back to the late 1700s. Each of the island malts are known for their powerful and peaty character.
Flavour profile:
- Powerful
- Peaty
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Salty
Islay Whisky possesses a distinct flavour due to the island’s peat, which is burned to dry the barley during the malting stage. The result is a famously peaty or smoky character, with delightful salty undertones consistent with the captivating coastal landscape.
Lose yourself to the unique sensation of drinking Islay Scotch Whisky. With each and every distillery offering exceptionally flavourful malts, the only problem you’ll encounter is deciding which bottle to savour first. Discover Islay Whisky for yourself by exploring the magnificent selection on offer at Lochs of Whisky.