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Daily Record
20-05-2025
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The top 10 Islay whiskies from Scotland's famous 'whisky island' named
From Bunnahabhain to Laphroaig, the best whisky from Islay has been crowned. Islay's top whiskies have been named in a new list. The Inner Hebrides island is renowned around the world for its iconic whisky distilleries. For anybody looking to purchase a bottle of Scotland's National Drink, either for themselves or for somebody else, Islay is a good place to start. However, despite its small size, there are still countless different whiskies from its nine active distilleries to choose from. Whisky-Online Shop has rounded up the "top 10 Islay single malt whiskies". The whiskies on the list were praised by the retailer for their "big, smoky, peaty flavours". See below for the full list of the "top 10 Islay single malt whiskies". Further information about each one can be found on the Whisky-Online Shop website. 1. Bunnahabhain 2016-2024 | 8 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 31 This is a small-batch eight-year-old single malt that was bottled in 2024. It originated from first and second-fill sherry butts, and features notes of toffee, fudge, chocolate, and caramel. The Bunnahabhain 8 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 31 is available to purchase from The Whisky Barrel at a price of £50.76. It can also be bought from The Really Good Whisky Company for £47.99. 2. Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range The Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range was aged for a decade and has a smoky flavour profile. Aromas include almond, pear, and vanilla, while key lime pie and anise are among the tasting notes. A bottle of the Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old Discovery can be purchased from Master of Malt for £48.95—down from the usual price of £57.87. The whisky is also in stock at The Whisky Exchange for the same price. 3. Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old The Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old was first introduced in summer 2010, and was matured in high-quality bourbon and sherry casks. It includes floral notes and fresh citrus, as well as roasted nuts and sea salt. The whisky is currently in stock at The Whisky Exchange at a cost of £45.75. Elsewhere, it is available from Tesco for £45.50. 4. Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Discovery Range Like the Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old, this was bottled by Gordon and MacPhail for their Discovery range. It features notes of marmalade, vanilla, cinnamon, plums, walnut, and milk chocolate. The Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Discovery can currently be purchased from Master of Malt for £48.95. The whisky is also being sold by The Whisky Exchange for the same cost. 5. Macleod's Islay Single Malt Macleod's Islay Single Malt is a strong and smoky whisky that is produced in very limited quantities. The small-batch malt is popular for its notes of smoke, peat, and seaweed. At the moment, Tesco is selling Macleod's Islay Single Malt for £45.51. 6. Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish The Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish is a full-bodied single malt that comes from the iconic Laphroaig distillery. Finished in sherry oak casks, its notes include honey, leather, treacle, maple syrup, and pine needles. A bottle of the whisky can be purchased from The Whisky Exchange for £55.95. Elsewhere, Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish is in stock at The Whisky Shop at a price of £60. 7. Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old Small Batch Distilled Another whisky from Bunnahabhain, its 30 Year Old Small Batch Distilled has undergone three decades of maturation. Matured specially in ex-sherry casks, the rich and sweet dram has notes of caramel, stewed berries, and spiced oak. Master of Malt is currently selling the Bunnahabhain 30 Year Old Small Batch Distilled for £583.99. Meanwhile, it can also be bought for £671 from The Whisky Exchange. 8. Peat's Beast Cask Strength Peat's Beast Cask Strength is a unique whisky that is bottled at cask strength, allowing its full depth and complexity to be showcased. The heavily peated malt is known for its notes of seaside air and bonfire ember. Peat's Beast Cask Strength can be purchased from Master of Malt for £59.95. Tesco also sells the whisky for £54.85. 9. Big Peat This is a blended Islay malt that includes spirit from Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, and Port Ellen. Smoke, dark chocolate, pine, almond, and cinnamon can all be detected. At the moment, a bottle of Big Peat is available to buy at a price of £38.75 from The Whisky Exchange. It is also sold by Master of Malt for the same price. 10. Kilchoman Machir Bay & Sanaig 20cl Gift Pack Finally, the Kilchoman Machir Bay & Sanaig 20cl Gift Pack would be well-suited as a present—especially with Father's Day coming up. The set includes the Kilchoman Machir Bay and Kilchoman Sanaig whiskies. It is sold by The Whisky Shop for £57, though is currently out of stock. Full bottles of the two whiskies can also be bought for £41.25 and £69 from The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt respectively.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
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- Daily Record
Scotland's 'top 10 peated whiskies' named and where you can buy them
Scotland's "top peated whiskies" have been named. The spirits come from distilleries all over the country. Online whisky retailer Whisky-Online Shop has unveiled its list of the 10 best peated whiskies . A peated whisky refers to those that incorporate peat as a fuel source during malting. The experts' list includes malts from famous distilleries such as Laphroaig and the Tobermory Distillery. It also features bottles from lesser-known whisky makers. Read on for the top 10 peated whiskies. More information can be found on the Whisky-Online Shop website . READ MORE: Remote Highlands estate hiring couple with £60k salary and house included READ MORE: Scottish 'whisky' matured underwater in Loch Ness in world first The Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish was released in 2020, beginning life in ex-bourbon casks before a finishing period in Rioja wine barriques. It features notes of fresh berries, as well as salty, smoky, and rubbery flavours. The whisky is available to buy for £38.25 from Master of Malt . It can also be bought for £37.96 from Royal Mile Whiskies . This is a 10-year-old heavily-peated single malt whisky from Tobermory Distillery that was introduced in 2007. The whisky has a strong flavour that features toffee sweetness, peppery spices, and barbecued meat. The Ledaig 10 Year Old can be purchased from The Whisky Exchange for £40.75. Elsewhere, it is in stock at Master of Malt for £42.99. This nine-year-old Islay single malt whisky was bottled in 2024 without colouring or chill filtration. It was bottled from a mix of first-fill Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon hogshead casks, with sherry butts and bourbon hogsheads giving it a unique character. You can buy the Caol Ila 2015-2024 | 9 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 26 for £45.95 from Royal Mile Whiskies or £47.75 from Master of Malt . However, it is currently out of stock at both. The Bunnahabhain 2016-2024 | 8 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition 31 is a small-batch whisky bottled in 2024, also without colouring or chill filtration. It originated from a small batch of first and second-fill sherry butts bottled at 57.1 per cent. The whisky is currently in stock at The Whisky Barrel for £50.76. It is also sold by Master of Malt for £46.95, though is currently out of stock. This whisky was initially aged in ex-Bourbon casks, and was finished in ex-Sherry casks. It is known for its sweet and peppery flavour profile. The Ledaig 18 Year Old can be purchased for £98.50 from The Whisky Exchange . Elsewhere, you can buy it for £97.99 from Master of Malt . Macleod's Islay Single Malt is by Ian Macleod Distillers, and comes from an unnamed Islay distillery. It was created in small batches and aged in oak casks to achieve a signature robust flavour. At the moment, Macleod's Islay Single Malt is available to buy for £45.51 from Tesco . The Ardnamurchan AD Single Malt was launched at the end of 2022. It was made with a mix of peated and un-peated malt, and matured in both ex-bourbon casks and ex-sherry casks. You can purchase the whisky for £48.25 from The Whisky Exchange . It can also be bought for £47.99 from Master of Malt. This whisky is the first from the Isle of Harris distillery, which opened its doors in 2015. It is a small-batch single malt and was bottled at 46 per cent without colouring or chill filtration. The Isle Of Harris The Hearach is available for £64.95 from Master of Malt . Elsewhere, it is in stock at Royal Mile Whiskies for the same price. The Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish began life in refill sherry and bourbon casks. It then spent between 12 and 18 months in Oloroso sherry casks to increase the complexity of its flavour profile. The whisky is in stock at Master of Malt for £55.90. It can also be bought for £55.95 from The Whisky Exchange . Originally launched in autumn 2023, the Allt Gleann Batch Strength Allt Gleann Batch Strength was crafted from a mix of Concerto and Laureate malted barley. It was matured in a combo of first-fill Bourbon barrels and refill whisky casks, resulting in a powerful and full-bodied profile. The Allt Gleann Batch Strength is available to buy from Master of Malt for £88. Elsewhere, you can purchase it from Royal Mile Whiskies for £75.95.
