The Big Smoke Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof
$57.88
The southernmost of the inner hebridean scottish isles the island of islay (pronounced eye-lah) is just 240 square miles and home to only 3 457 people. Still the island is one of just five distilling regions in scotland whose identity is protected by law. 46% abv islay’s unique climate and geography impart signature characteristics to scotch distilled and matured on the island. Despite its small size the island boasts 130 miles of coastline and the warm gulf stream from the atlantic ocean provides for cool winters and mild summers. In addition the island is largely composed of peat a phenolic compound that emits smoky aromas when burned. The salty winds and peat bogs of islay result in scotch that has a signature salinity and is balanced by a touch of smoke. The big smoke islay blended malt scotch whisky was crafted by blending together whiskeys from some of the island’s most iconic distilleries. As a result the whiskey has an aroma of salted caramel buttered biscuits an
The southernmost of the inner hebridean scottish isles the island of islay (pronounced eye-lah) is just 240 square miles and home to only 3 457 people. Still the island is one of just five distilling regions in scotland whose identity is protected by law. 46% abv islay’s unique climate and geography impart signature characteristics to scotch distilled and matured on the island. Despite its small size the island boasts 130 miles of coastline and the warm gulf stream from the atlantic ocean provides for cool winters and mild summers. In addition the island is largely composed of peat a phenolic compound that emits smoky aromas when burned. The salty winds and peat bogs of islay result in scotch that has a signature salinity and is balanced by a touch of smoke. The big smoke islay blended malt scotch whisky was crafted by blending together whiskeys from some of the island’s most iconic distilleries. As a result the whiskey has an aroma of salted caramel buttered biscuits an