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Islay & Peated Single Malt Whisky

Islay whisky is usually associated with peaty single malt whisky. The three powerhouse distilleries on its south coast, which have become world-famous, produce some exceptional peaty single malt whiskies. Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin all enjoy a sort of cult status.

There are also some less peaty drams. Take Bunnahabhain. This Islay distillery sits to the north of the island and produces fruitier single malts.

There's also the Bruichladdich distillery known for their experimental stance when producing single malt, Bowmore in Islay's pretty administrative capital, Caol Ila and the newer farm-distillery of Kilchoman, both of which are usually peated, but not to the same level as the three mentioned at the top.

How is Islay Whisky produced?

Islay single malt whisky must be produced at a single distillery, from nothing other than yeast, water and malted barley before being distilled in pot stills and matured for a minimum of three years and a day in oak casks.

How to pronounce Islay

Islay is an island which is located in the south of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. It also represents "The Queen of the Hebrides". The name of the island in English is spelled as Islay, pronounced as EYE-la. The Gaelic name of the island is Ìle, pronounced as EE-leh.

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours

70cl, 46%
Ardbeg

A fascinating one from Ardbeg, Heavy Vapours is the Islay distillery's whisky with the gloves taken off. Meaning it was distilled without using Ardbeg’s purifier. Typically, vapours that rise up the…  More info

Ardbeg Heavy Vapours
5
£120

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire 10 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire

This right here is a 10-year-old single malt from an undisclosed distillery on Islay, with 25% of it having been finished in first-fill oloroso sherry casks, and bestowed the decidedly descriptive…  More info

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire 10 Year Old
113
£37.95
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Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

70cl, 52.6%
Master of Malt

This is a true secret. Which distillery is this from? We don't know. This isn't one of those 'we can't disclose for commercial reasons' deals. This 31-year-old single cask from Islay gives away some…  More info

Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
1
£299.95

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old

50cl, 42.8%
Filthy Smoke

Different people like a lot of different qualities in their whisky. Perhaps you know someone who likes honeyed Speysiders, or grassy Lowland single malts. However, what you've done here is click on a…  More info

Filthy Smoke 10 Year Old
21
£34.95
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Lagavulin 16 Year Old

70cl, 43%
Lagavulin

Lagavulin 16 Year Old was originally intended to be a limited edition bottling. However, due to its popularity, Lagavulin 16 Year Old has become a permanent part of the Lagavulin range since…  More info

Lagavulin 16 Year Old
799
£84.95
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Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

70cl, 46.3%
The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Another incredible Islay single malt from The Character of Islay Whisky Company, which has been matured for an impressive 33 years! Over three decades of rest for this expression (which was distilled…  More info

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
4
£399.95

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Sherry Casks 10 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire

Peat and sherry is a great combo, though sometimes it can be a bit like a shouting match between a foghorn and a washing machine full of pots and pans. Thankfully, this one shows off a welcome…  More info

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Sherry Casks 10 Year Old
3
£44.95
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Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old

70cl, 46.3%
Bunnahabhain

This entry level Bunnahabhain bottling comes in a redesigned bottle. This 12 year old single malt Scotch whisky is a light, fresh dram, bottled at the higher strength of 46.3% - for more complexity…  More info

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old
226
£44.95
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Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

70cl, 40%
Weeknight Whisky

If you look at your drinks collection, there might be a bottle of something really special in there that you've never opened because you're saving it in case the king of Jupiter comes to visit. While…  More info

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
2
£29.95

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2022 Edition

70cl, 56.6%
Bunnahabhain

Back for a second year, Bunnahabhain's annual 12 Year Old Cask Strength is here, bottled at a robust 56.6% ABV. The expression takes inspiration from the tasting experience offered to visitors of the…  More info

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength - 2022 Edition
7
£73.99

Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master

70cl, 46.2%
Laphroaig

The fourth installment of the Ian Hunter Story series of rare and well-aged Laphroaig whiskies. Distilled in 1987, Book 4: Malt Master sees this impressively aged 34-year-old Islay single malt…  More info

Laphroaig 34 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master
£1,300

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Sherry Casks & Cask Strength 10 Year Old (Batch 03)

70cl, 56.4%
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire

A superb single malt from the Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire range, but this time, there are a few more ampersands in the mix. Y'see, this edition features the same smoky 10 year old Islay whisky…  More info

Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Sherry Casks & Cask Strength 10 Year Old (Batch 03)
4
£79.95

Ardbeg Uigeadail

70cl, 54.2%
Ardbeg

This stunning expression from Islay's Ardbeg distillery on the Kildalton Coast is named after a nearby loch (pronounced "Oog-a-dal"). It's the perfect example of how sweet and savoury notes can work…  More info

Ardbeg Uigeadail
283
£62.95

Bunnahabhain Canasta Cask Matured - Fèis Ìle 2023

70cl, 51.2%
Bunnahabhain

Canasta is a type of cream sherry produced by Williams & Humbert. It’s a rich medium sweet wine made from a blend of dry oloroso and sweet PX sherries. In short, it’s just the kind of thing you want…  More info

Bunnahabhain Canasta Cask Matured - Fèis Ìle 2023
£94.95

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

70cl, 43%
Caol Ila

Caol Ila 12 year old is the entry-level bottling from the Caol Ila distillery, launched in June of 2002 this expression is light and fresh with that distinctive Caol Ila smoke.  More info

Caol Ila 12 Year Old
166
£46.95
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Port Charlotte 10 Year Old

70cl, 50%
Bruichladdich

Introduced as the flagship Port Charlotte expression produced by Bruichladdich in 2018, this 10 year old single malt from the Isle of Islay is a lip-smackingly smoky number indeed. It's peated to…  More info

Port Charlotte 10 Year Old
66
£54.98
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Ledaig 18 Year Old

70cl, 46.3%
Tobermory

Ahh, Ledaig! A cracking single malt that proves Islay isn't the only place to get your hands on splendidly peaty whisky - the Tobermory distillers on the Isle of Mull also know their way around…  More info

Ledaig 18 Year Old
32
£84.94
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Lagavulin Distillers Edition - 2022 Collection

70cl, 43%
Lagavulin

The 2022 Lagavulin Distillers Edition, which has been double matured in Pedro Ximénez seasoned American oak casks, complimenting the coastal smoke at the core of this classic Islay single malt and…  More info

Lagavulin Distillers Edition - 2022 Collection
2
£89.99

Laphroaig 16 Year Old

70cl, 48%
Laphroaig

A limited edition expression released by the legendary Laphroaig Distillery in mid-2021, matured for 16 years in American oak casks. Plenty of familiar south coast Islay smokiness, mellowed slightly…  More info

Laphroaig 16 Year Old
6
£89
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Longrow Peated

70cl, 46%
Springbank

Fans of heavily peated single malts are always happy when Longrow is in town! Matured in a combo of bourbon and sherry casks, this double distilled expression is a classic offering from Campeltown's…  More info

Longrow Peated
36
£50
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Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 015

70cl, 56.5%
Laphroaig

The latest batch (#15, no less) of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength demonstrates that the Islay distillery is no danger of running out of peaty powerhouses for us to enjoy. This has all the smoky,…  More info

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength Batch 015
6
£76.95
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Kilchoman Machir Bay

70cl, 46%
Kilchoman

Kilchoman's Machir Bay is an excellent single malt Scotch whisky from the isle of Islay. The distillers use whisky which has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry butts, resulting in…  More info

Kilchoman Machir Bay
62
£44.94
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Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish - Sinclair Series

70cl, 46.3%
Tobermory

The Tobermory Distillery has kicked off its Sinclair Series of bottlings with a brilliantly flavoursome Ledaig single malt, which has enjoyed a finishing period in Rioja wine casks! The series is…  More info

Ledaig Rioja Cask Finish - Sinclair Series
25
£33.90

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish

70cl, 48%
Laphroaig

Smoke and sherry here from Laphroaig! The legendary distillery on the south coast of Islay has gone and released a fab 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky which has been finished in Oloroso sherry…  More info

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish
24
£56.90

Ardbeg 10 Year Old

70cl, 46%
Ardbeg

A phenomenal whisky packing powerful peaty deliciousness, Ardbeg 10 Year Old is a favourite of many whisky lovers around the world. Produced on the Kildalton Coast of Islay, this single malt matures…  More info

Ardbeg 10 Year Old
404
£42.90

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