Elements of Islay Cask Edit Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Elements of Islay Cask Edit is an elegant and modern interpretation of Islay’s smoky whisky style – a blended malt that balances peat smoke, maritime notes and soft fruity nuances in a harmonious and approachable whole. It is bottled at 46% and without chill‑filtration, giving a fuller mouthfeel and a more authentic flavour experience.

Cask Edit is created from a combination of smoky Islay malts that have undergone finishing in both bourbon and sherry casks. This gives the whisky a clean, salty and coastal smoke profile, rounded by sweetness, vanilla and fruit from the casks.

On the nose you find gentle peat smoke, sea spray, light minerality and notes of vanilla, citrus and bright fruit. The palate is well‑balanced: smoke and ash meet caramel, candied fruit, malt and a subtle sherry sweetness. The finish is medium‑long with smoke, oak and a mild spicy warmth.

Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Name: Elements of Islay Cask Edit
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Cognac and Islay peat sounds like an unlikely pairing — until you taste it. Kilchoman sourced casks from a single French cognac house and let them lay a layer of dried fruit and warm spice over their spirit, without the smoke ever losing ground.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured Limited Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in ex-cognac casks and bottled at 50 %.

The casks come from Bossuet Cooperage in France and all originate from the same cognac house — a detail that ensures a consistent, characterful cask influence across the whole release. The 300-litre casks previously held cognac, itself double distilled in copper pot stills and matured for a minimum of two years in French oak, typically Limousin, before being emptied and refilled with new-make Kilchoman spirit.

The result builds on Kilchoman's classic house style — citrus-fresh peat smoke carried on Islay's coastal air — while adding an extra layer of dried fruit, caramel and warm spice from the cognac casks' history. It's a release that shows how much a single cask type can shift a whisky without it losing its identity.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried apricots and orange peel meet caramel and a hint of freshly brewed coffee, while the peat smoke sits as a calm undercurrent throughout.

Palate

Soft and spiced, with notes of raisin, honey and warm cinnamon that slowly give way to a rising wave of Islay smoke and a touch of dark chocolate.

Finish

Medium length, dry and spiced, with lingering smoke and a final hint of the cognac casks' sweet oak character.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured Limited Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: Min. 6 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Cognac Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Number of bottles: 15,100 bottles
Edition: Limited Release
EAN no.: 5060210706678

Flavour profile

Peated · Cognac-matured · Fruity · Spicy · Creamy

Did you know?

By French law, cognac must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and matured for at least two years before it can even be called cognac — a process that echoes Scotch whisky production in several ways, even though grapes replace the barley.

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Islay peat and Mexican mezcal sound like two worlds that should never meet. On European Tour 2026 Denmark, Kilchoman does it anyway — and the result feels both familiar and completely new at once.

Expert's description

Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Denmark is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 5 years old, matured in used mezcal casks and bottled at 50 %.

The mezcal casks combine classic Islay smoke with the raw, green and earthy character of Mexican mezcal. The nose opens with dry, maritime smoke, tar and ash — everything you associate with Kilchoman — while the casks add green agave, herbal notes and a dry minerality that gives a markedly different edge.

The palate is intense and lively: the Islay smoke meets mezcal's vegetal and lightly smoky agave profile, creating a complex and almost exotic combination. The release shows how Islay whisky can take new directions without losing its identity — a bottling made specifically for the Danish market as part of Kilchoman's European tour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry, maritime smoke, tar and ash meet green agave, herbal notes, lime and white pepper, with a light sweetness of grilled pineapple in the background.

Palate

Intense and lively, with green chilli, toasted spice, citrus, smoked almonds and the malt's own sweetness, in an oily texture that carries the full strength without drowning out the detail.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky with distinct minerality, where agave, citrus and dried chilli linger, while a salty, herbal close rounds off the whole.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Denmark Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Mezcal Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: European Tour 2026, Denmark

Flavour profile

Peated · Mezcal-matured · Mineral · Spicy · Experimental

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Mezcal is made from the agave plant and is often itself smoked during production, making it one of the few spirit categories in the world that naturally shares peat smoke's character with Scotch whisky.

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Crimson in the glass, black as peat smoke in spirit. Kilchoman played with fire when they filled new-make spirit into French Maury casks — sweet fortified wine from Roussillon against Islay's raw peat smoke. It could have gone wrong. It didn't.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, fully matured in French Maury fortified wine casks and bottled at 50 %.

Maury is a naturally sweet fortified wine from Roussillon in southern France, made mainly from overripe Grenache Noir grapes — a cask type almost never seen in Scotch whisky. Kilchoman didn't just finish this whisky in Maury casks. The spirit spent its entire maturation in them, and that is the crucial difference: where a finish only adds a thin coat of flavour, the Maury casks here were allowed to work all the way through, pulling the whisky towards a dark, fruit-sweet character from day one.

The release is part of the Uniquely Islay Series 2026 and is the distillery's first ever Maury bottling. It draws on a vatting of 19 casks filled in 2021, bottled at natural colour without chill filtration. The result is one of the darkest Kilchomans to date — almost blood red in the glass, which is highly unusual for an Islay Single Malt.

Kilchoman is Scotland's only true farm distillery. They grow part of their own barley at Rockside Farm, floor malt it themselves, and complete every step from grain to bottle on the island. The citrus freshness that always lurks beneath Kilchoman's smoke is exactly what keeps the Maury sweetness here in check and stops it tipping into the jammy.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dates, raisins and fig jam arrive first, followed by dark honey and syrup. Beneath the sweet, almost meaty fruit sits soft peat smoke, orange peel and a whisper of cocoa and dark cherries.

Palate

The Islay smoke steps in straight away. Pipe tobacco and dark chocolate lie over waves of syrup, stewed fruit and warm spice, while marmalade and liquorice appear midway and toasted oak gives structure.

Finish

Long and generous, with peat smoke wrapped in dark fruit and soft toffee. Finishes with a flick of orange peel and dry oak spice — sweet and dry at the same time.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Maury Fortified Wine Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Bottled: 5 March 2026
Edition: Uniquely Islay Series 2026
EAN no.: 5060210709259

Flavour profile

Peated · Fortified wine-matured · Fruity · Spicy · Maritime

Did you know?

Maury is such a dark fortified wine that it gives the whisky a genuine crimson colour without a drop of added caramel — almost unheard of for an Islay Single Malt, where most bottlings sit somewhere between straw and gold.

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Sauternes is one of the world's most celebrated dessert wines — sweet, golden and shaped by what the French call noble rot. Kilchoman brought the casks home and let Islay's peat smoke meet a sweetness that usually belongs in a wine glass after dinner.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in ex-Sauternes casks and bottled at 50 %.

Sauternes from the Bordeaux region is made from grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot that concentrates the sugar and creates an intensely honeyed wine. The casks carry that character into the whisky as creamy, almost buttery aromas and ripe, tropical fruit notes.

That combination meets Kilchoman's classic coastal peat smoke, and it is exactly the meeting of soft and raw that makes this release special: the sweetness never holds the smoke down, but instead unfolds around it.

Tasting notes

Nose

Creamy, almost buttery aromas of ripe fruit mix with fresh sea air and a discreet but clear peat smoke.

Palate

Rich caramel melts into grilled pineapple and delicate floral notes, while complex layers of tropical and candied fruit meet a touch of ginger and integrated peat smoke.

Finish

A lovely extension of the flavour, where balanced sweetness and lingering smoke give way to a full, round texture that lasts.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Sauternes Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 2024 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707620

Flavour profile

Peated · Sauternes-matured · Tropical · Sweet · Creamy

Did you know?

The sweet character of Sauternes comes from a mould, Botrytis cinerea, that draws water out of the grapes and concentrates the sugar — in French the phenomenon is called "pourriture noble", noble rot, and it is one of the wine world's most prized accidents.

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11 years is a long time for a distillery that in its early years was mainly known for 3 year old releases. This sherry-matured bottling shows what happens when Kilchoman's peat smoke gets the time sherry casks need to reach their full depth.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 11 years old, matured in sherry casks and bottled at 50 %.

Kilchoman is one of the youngest distilleries on Islay, founded in 2005, but has quickly established a style that combines classic Islay peat smoke with modern craftsmanship. This 11 year old sherry-matured release is an example of how longer maturation in sherry casks can add extra depth and complexity to the distillery's characteristic peated profile.

With over a decade in cask, the whisky has had time to settle and develop a noticeably more complex character than many of the house's younger sherry releases, without losing the freshness that defines Kilchoman's style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich dried fruit, raisins and dates, with warm spice and a hint of citrus.

Palate

Full and balanced, where the sherry's sweetness and spice meet Islay's characteristic peat smoke, with layers of nuts, dark chocolate and fresh citrus.

Finish

Long and lingering, with dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a salty sea breeze.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release 11 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Full-bodied · Complex · Spicy

Did you know?

When Kilchoman was founded in 2005, it was hard to imagine the distillery would one day release an 11 year old sherry bottling — a reminder of how far it has come in less than two decades.

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Distillery: Lagavulin
Name: Special Release 2024 Fireside Tales
Age: 12 years
Country: Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: First fill Ex-Bourbon & Refill Casks
Alcohol: 57.4%
70 cl
Other: Natural Cask Strength – see all our Lagavulin bottlings here
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Laphroaig 25 Year Old – The Kinship Series – Single Cask by Hunter Laing

Discover a rare and extraordinary single malt whisky from Islay – Laphroaig 25 Year Old, bottled by the renowned independent bottler Hunter Laing as part of their exclusive Kinship Series. This unique expression was matured for a full 25 years in a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength of 54.2%, offering an authentic and undiluted taste experience for the true whisky connoisseur. Only 332 bottles were released from this cask, making it an extremely limited and highly sought-after release among collectors and enthusiasts.

Hunter Laing & Co., the force behind the Kinship Series, is known for their uncompromising dedication to quality and their talent for selecting and bottling some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship Series pays tribute to the Scotch whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland world-famous for whisky.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Complex and intense – with classic Laphroaig notes of soot, coastal brine and olives, elegantly balanced by lemon zest and a sweet hint of honey.
Palate: Layers of tangerine, honeysuckle and pear drops unfold on the tongue. Smoke and citrus merge with a silky texture, creating a harmonious and mature profile.
Finish: Long, persistent and sophisticated, with notes of sea salt, peat and ripe fruit.

Distillery: Laphroaig
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Edition: Feis Ile
Age: 25 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
ABV: 54.2%
Bottles: 332
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Three figures bent over a cauldron in the mist, a prophecy whispered out over the heather, and a 19-year-old Ardbeg dressed for the occasion.

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Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Ardbeg, matured in Pedro Ximenez casks and bottled at 51.7%.

First Witch is the opening bottle in the Witches series, part of Livingstone's wider Macbeth Collection, where every release is named after a character from Shakespeare's tragedy and illustrated by British artist Quentin Blake. Underneath the imaginative label sits an unadulterated Ardbeg, left to rest on Pedro Ximenez casks so it can pull both sweetness and depth from the dark sherry wood. 1,800 bottles of this release were filled.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tar and peat smoke meet a deep, dark sweetness of dried fig and raisin, with a hint of fish leather in the background.

Palate

Bold and oily, where the smoke is carried by syrupy sweetness, dark chocolate and a touch of salted liquorice.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky, with a final wave of spiced sherry and ash from an old bonfire.

Specifications

Name: Macbeth First Witch 19 Year Old
Distillery: Ardbeg
Bottler: Livingstone
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 51.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximenez casks
Number of bottles: 1,800 bottles
Edition: The Witches – First Witch
EAN no.: 5060880923054

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Dark · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. A 19-year-old Ardbeg limited to 1,800 bottles, from a sought-after collection with striking artwork, typically draws in collectors as well as drinkers.

Did You Know?

Livingstone's full Macbeth Collection runs to 42 bottles, one for every named character in Shakespeare's play, and First Witch is the very first you meet in the line-up.

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Macleod’s Islay Single Malt is a bold and smoky whisky from Ian MacLeod Distillers, bottled at 40%. It captures the classic Islay style with pronounced peat, iodine, sea salt, and a rugged coastal edge.

This whisky is part of the MacLeod’s Regional Malts series, where each edition reflects the flavour profile of its region. The Islay bottling is especially rich in smoke and maritime depth, reminiscent of distilleries like Lagavulin, Laphroaig, or Ardbeg—though the exact origin is undisclosed.

Nose: Intense peat smoke, iodine, leather, and sea salt. Underlying notes of malt and spice
Palate: Smoky and balanced with salt, roasted malt, and a touch of liquorice
Finish: Medium length with sooty smoke, spice, and a light medicinal note
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Series: MacLeod’s Regional Malts – Islay
ABV: 40%
Age: Not stated, but typically 8 years
Origin: Not specified, but stylistically from southern Islay
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers

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The Beast has a name that doesn't lie. 167 ppm makes this Octomore one of the smokiest encounters you can have with a whisky, and yet citrus and honey hide beneath the ash.

Expert description

Octomore The Beast is a super-peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Bruichladdich, matured for 6 years and bottled at 60.5%.

The whisky has a phenol content of 167 ppm, making it one of the most heavily peated whiskies in the world. It was distilled in 2008 and matured for five years in American first-fill bourbon casks, as part of the Octomore series The Futures.

The bottle was released as a limited edition with a total of 9,600 bottles worldwide, one of the larger outputs in the Octomore family, yet still a sought-after release for peat lovers.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense smoke reminiscent of a campfire with fresh ash, gradually giving way to citrus, honey, caramel and vanilla.

Palate

Powerful smoky experience with warmth from the alcohol, initially dominated by citrus fruit and floral honey, with a maritime, mineral edge and notes of oak and caramel.

Finish

Long and complex with a dry ash aftertaste.

Specifications

Name: Octomore The Beast
Distillery: Octomore (Bruichladdich)
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 60.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill American bourbon casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2008
Number of bottles: 9,600
Edition: The Beast, The Futures

Flavour profile

Smoky · Maritime · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

At 167 ppm, The Beast is one of the most heavily peated whiskies Bruichladdich has ever released, measured in pure phenol strength before dilution and maturation.

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The Jane Street Collection The Smokey One Woodrow’s of Edinburgh Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48.5%

The Jane Street Collection The Smokey One from Woodrow’s of Edinburgh is an Islay single malt bottled at 48.5%, created as a tribute to the smoky whisky tradition that has made the island famous. The series is built around clear sensory themes, and The Smoky One is the most uncompromising expression in the collection: a whisky where peat smoke takes centre stage without losing balance, finesse or complexity.

The whisky comes from a undisclosed Islay distillery, selected for its ability to deliver the classic combination of sea salt, peat smoke and deep malt character. Woodrow’s of Edinburgh works as an independent bottler and is known for choosing casks that express both the distillery’s DNA and their own philosophy of producing pure, honest and unadulterated whiskies.

Distillery: Lagavulin, Islay
Series: The Jane Street Collection – The Smoky One
Age: NA
Cask type: Bourbon
ABV: 48.5%
Bottler: Woodrow’s of Edinburgh
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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