The Character of Islay Whisky Company

The Character of Islay Whisky Company is here to put an emphasis on the stories behind Islay whisky, as well as the incredible liquid itself.

As an independent bottler, it sources some of the best whisky from across the famed Scottish island, with each edition taking inspiration from Islay’s stories, legends, and the land itself.

This diverse range includes a whisky that references a cheeky shoreline creature, an expression that honours a Scottish literary icon, and a bottling made to inspire you to focus less on the nitty gritty, and on enjoying whisky and making new memories. Ready to dig in?

Signature range

The Stories of Wind & Wave

The signature range of Islay Single Malts

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70cl • 46%

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This peaty whisky has been sourced from an undisclosed distillery on Islay, though we do know that the liquid was aged for 10 years in a mixture of bourbon barrels and Spanish oak sherry quarter casks, bottled without any colouring or chill-filtration. Can you figure out the anagram in the name?

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70cl • 46.3%

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Distilled during a time of great uncertainty in the whisky industry, over three decades of rest for this expression has resulted in a flavour profile packed with mature oak, rich smoke and flashes of lively tropical fruit. Fans of Scottish literature will already have an idea of the inspiration behind the name for this whisky!

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70cl • 48%

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The quarter-century of maturation bestowed upon this whisky has allowed the its flavour profile ample time to develop, growing deeper and richer while never losing its vibrancy or coastal complexities. Say 'Grace Île' out loud, and you'll figure out the cheeky nature-inspired meaning behind the name.

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