Island Whisky Samples

Drinks by the Dram's 3cl samples offer whisky enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore the varied tastes and aromas of single malt whiskies from Scotland's Islands region without committing to a full-sized bottle. This sampling experience is particularly enticing for those curious about the distinct flavours influenced by the maritime climate, rugged landscapes, and traditional distilling methods of the Scottish Isles.

The Islands region, although not officially recognised as a separate whisky region by the Scotch Whisky Association, encompasses several islands, including Orkney, Skye, Mull, Jura, and Arran, each producing whiskies with their own character. Not bound by a single style, these whiskies range from the peaty, sea salt-laden drams of Islay's neighbours to the more heather and honey notes found in whiskies from the more northerly isles.

Drinks by the Dram provides these carefully measured 3cl drams in beautifully packaged selections, perfect for a personal tasting session or as a thoughtful gift for the whisky aficionado. Each sample is an invitation to experience the distinct and robust flavours that are shaped by the island's unique terroir.

Islay's siblings, though less famous, bring to the table a myriad of taste profiles that are deeply influenced by the local peat used in the malting process, the purity of the island water, and the impact of coastal ageing. The result is an expression in each dram that speaks of the land and sea from which it hails. There is an inherent smokiness to many of these island whiskies, though not as pronounced as those from Islay, coupled with a salinity and sweetness that can only be found in these maritime whiskies.