
Islands
The regions of Scotch whisky production are a blend of historical circumstance, corporate construction and brand identity. It’s commonly agreed that there are six such regions, these being the Highlands, Speyside, Lowlands, Islay, Islands and Campbelltown. Contradiction is rife – Islay is an Island, Speyside is the Highlands, and there are only three distilleries currently operating in Campbelltown. Many Highland distilleries are not even in the highlands, some Islay distilleries make Speyside style whiskies and there are peated Lowland whiskies. Yet despite wide debate, regionality is here to stay and offers convenient classifications to an ever-expanding array of distilleries and bottlings.
The Islands comprise all Isles except Islay, such as Jura, Mull, Skye and Orkney. These whiskies are varied in style, historically peaty but today are mostly hard to distinguish from Highland whiskies with the exception of Talisker. Due to their lawless nature, the remote isles of the Hebrides were the centre of illegal distillation and smuggling. Nobody embodies this daring spirit more than the preacher Magnus of Highland Park, who used to hide his casks in his church and distribute to his congregation on Sundays!
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Ledaig 10 Year Old / Milroy's Sample / 46.3% / 3cl
£6.45| /Nose: Sweet briny smokiness with distinct island character and playful notes that hint at mild antiseptic, creosote, wax polish, mint chocolate an...
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Arran Sauternes Cask / Milroy's Samples / 50% / 3cl
£7.95| /One of the best examples of a wood finish from the team at the Arran Distillery Lots of rich and fragrant tastes deliver a dram to savour.
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Fascadale 14 Year Old / Highland Park / Batch 10 / Adelphi / 46% / 70cl
£59.95| /Fascadale 14 Year Old / Highland Park / Batch 10 / Adelphi / 46% / 70cl Matured in Refill bourbon and sherry casks Nose: rich and coastal from the...
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Jura 28 Year Old / 1993 / Mossburn / 48.2% / 70cl
£279.95| /Jura 28 Year Old / 1993 / Mossburn / 48.2% / 70cl Nose: Creamy notes with vanilla and hints of cut wood and other earthy tones, some toasted cereal...
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Tobermory (Ledaig Unpeated) 25 Year Old / 1995 / Hidden Spirits / 50.2% / 70cl
£185.95| /Tobermory (Ledaig Unpeated) 25 Year Old / 1995 / Hidden Spirits / 50.2% / 70cl Nose: Rich fruity nose with some vanilla and soft peppery notes, som...
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Arran 21 Year Old / Old Particular / 52% / 70cl
£98.95| /Arran 21 Year Old / Old Particular / 52% / 70cl A great tasting dram from Scotland's most visited distillery. Nose: Some citrus and lemon, a cream...
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Highland Park Triskelion / 45.1% / 70cl
£159.95| /Highland Park Triskelion Triskelion 45.1% Vol 70 CL Bourbon cask, Spanish Oak Sherry Cask, American Oak Sherry Cask This single malt is the result...
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Tobermory 12 Year Old / 46.3% / 70cl
£44.95| /Perhaps Scotland's most scenic distillery, Tobermory distillery sits on the seashore in the colourful harbour village that it takes its name from. ...
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Torabhaig Allt Gleann / 46% / 70cl
£49.95| /Torabhaig Allt Gleann / 46% / 70cl Nose: Some growing but not overwhelming peat on the front of the nose, Iodine and truffles, let this settle to r...
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Ledaig 13 Year Old / Darkness / Palo Cortado Finish / 50cl / 54.1%
£69.95| /Ledaig 13 Darkness Palo Cortado Finish (Sherry Cask) Nose: Classic Mull aromas with a soft sea breeze with a hint of honey and cooked meats, a li...
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Talisker 8 Year Old / Special Releases 2020 / 57.9% / 70cl
£89.95| /Talisker 8 Special release 2020 57.9% Nose: Sweet with hints of prickle, classic maritime aromas lead to a seaweed and smoke note, some rich juicy ...
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Highland Park 15 Year Old / 44% / 70cl
£80.00| /Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking heart bottled at 44% Ceramic decanter edition Nose: Smooth fruity and creamy with rich toasted cinnamon shards,...
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