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    9. Ailsa Bay Whisky

    Ailsa Bay Single Malt 70cl Whisky

    Scotland • 70cl • 48.9%
    Number of reviews:(17)
    Product details
    regionLowland Whisky
    style

    Single Malt

    bottler

    Ailsa Bay

    country

    Scotland

    distillery/brandAilsa Bay Whisky

    Ailsa Bay Single Malt

    Single malt from Ailsa Craig, founded in 2007 with a capacity of 12,000,000 litres on the same site as Girvan. Several styles of malt whisky are produced there, from sweet and light to heavier and more sulphury (two stills have steel condenser rather than copper) as well as peated styles up to 50ppm.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Custard and some phenolic ash, some Big Red too, becoming more chalky and cereal driven with subtle golden syrup. As the producer's notes state, bacon then emerges.

    Palate

    Undoubtedly meaty 'n' peaty. More of that chalky cereal (dry muesli?) and golden syrup with Big Red in support.

    Finish

    Sweet, smoky and drying. More Big Red with vanilla.

    Overall

    The Big Red (spicy cinnamon sweets) are an ever-present but never threaten to dominate this sweet peaty treat.

    Winner of 3 spirit awards

    Silver
    Silver
    Scotch Single Malt - Lowland - 2017
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Single Malt No Age Statement - 2020
    International Spirits Challenge
    Gold
    Gold
    Scotch Whisky - 2019
    The Design & Packaging Masters (The Spirits Business)

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    Customer rating
    £55.43
    4.0
    17 reviews
    5 Stars12
    4 Stars1
    3 Stars1
    2 Stars0
    1 Star3

    Fantastic!

    An absolute belter of a whisky! Powerful yet smooth, all sorts of flavours come to the fore, yet it is superbly balanced, with peat being very evident but not overwhelmingly. An expertly crafted malt, I love it!

    Peter Aug 2, 2018

    Big shoes to fill!

    Simply put, for the age of this whisky. It stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the best islay. The flavours a brilliantly balanced. Also, the bottle is beautifully crafted.

    Rick Randall Apr 6, 2018

    A tad expensive for an unestablished NAS

    A good whisky but £50+? Seriously? £35-£40 yes. Peoples hard earned money should be spent elsewhere. I would recommend Springbank 10/Kilkerran 12 or Ledaig 10. All three better and £10-£15 cheaper. You're welcome.

    Master of Malt Customer Mar 24, 2018

    Stunning!

    Absolutely love this whisky! A real explosion of sweet/peaty flavour that keeps changing and developing. Highly recommend!

    J.S Feb 24, 2018

    Islay lovers will love Ayrshire's finest

    First impressions on the nose: smoked haddock according to my son, smoked kippers for me. We both love Ardbeg, and put this at least on a par. Can't recommend it enough.

    Richard Bryce Jan 30, 2018

    Reviews for Ailsa Bay Single Malt