Hamiltons Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Excellent value, solid peaty foundation with a touch of seaweed and sea salt. Will buy again.

22nd May 2022

I like it. Especially for $22.
Nose: I get the grass they claim on the sleeve as well as pear and light sweet toffee notes
Palate: toffee with very light complexities of peat and a hint of brine. Really nice, bit hot or raw around the edges.
Finish. Light peat with a bit more smoke. Spicy ( ie hot). And lingering light toffee.
Bottled at 40% ABV. A few drops of water destroyed the nose and palette so I dumped it and started fresh.
The very pleasant finish although mild is distinct and lingers.
This is a malt blend, meaning all the whiskys that went into it are malt whiskys - no grain, so there are no annoying overtones of grain sweetness, only the malted badly and oak.
I think this is a lovely light expression of the Islay whiskeys. Great for $22.
Of course doesn’t hold a candle to the peatier expressions or even to the Oban. But Oban 14 is $70 in my area.
Drink this! Don’t expect too much. Be pleasantly surprised.

1st November 2021

I purchased Hamiltons Islay Region blended Malt Scotch Whiskey. Apopogies, but this is the worst thing I have ever tasted in the scotch universe.

28th April 2021

This is a good budget Islay blend. About the comparisons to Laphroaig, to my taste there's none of the briny maritime flavors that mark the 10 year. It hits more to the Bowmore or Ardbeg side of Islay malts. Now, it's not like Laphroaig, Bowmore or Ardbeg, so don't get your hopes that high. Those are masterful expressions worth the price. But as an everyday drinker this Hamilton's is a really good Scotch, much better and more of value than J Walker or other name blends. I have recommended to my friends and no one has been disappointed.

20th April 2021

A definite yes, for a blended whisky. Moderate amount of smoke and peat with some salty caramel. A little lack of depth but not disturbingly so.

21st January 2021

Looking for an Islay malt - didn't realise it is a blend, but surprisingly good, and inexpensive. Softer than Laphroig, maintains a delicate smokiness that hits the entire tongue palette. And lasts in the mouth.
Light golden colour, not as light as say Cardhu.
And equally light on the nose - but gently assertive.
Well worth for sipping and especially for cocktails when flavour is needed, nut not the expense.

30th October 2020

I hope that this comes into stock again soon - it's a cracker! There's smoke and peat but in enjoyable proportions - I do love the peat monsters but this is sublime. If you are new to Islay malts this is a fine introduction and at a brilliant price. Best bit of blending I've come across in a long while.

8th October 2020

I can’t believe I was missing out on a good Islay for reasonably bargain price, It is as good as other big brands, gonna buy again.

1st August 2020

Great Scotch with a reasonable price tag!
Smokey, peaty, earthy, smooth!!!!

8th April 2019

I am a scotch lover of a touch of smoke and peat.....this scotch is just the best i’ve tasted !
Smooth, smokey and somewhat peated.
Just a great scotch !
try a bottle....you will be pleased.
JG from Pennsylvania

26th February 2019