ISLAY MALTS
Islay
whiskies are known for their peatiness as Islay is very largely composed of
peat and the water available on
Islay is also brown. Some of the Islay Single Malt Whiskies are the strongest
flavoured of all malt whiskies, a property which endears them to some and is
less appreciated by others and there are few which produce less Smokey
whiskies.
Distilleries along the southeastern coast of the island, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg, have a smoky character derived
from peat, Caol Ila, on the northern
side of the island also produces a strongly peated whisky. The other
distilleries on the island make whisky in a variety of styles. Bunnahabhain and Bruichladdich make much lighter whiskies which are
generally lightly peated and Bowmore
produces a well balanced whisky.
The following distilleries
are operational in the region:
- Ø Ardbeg
- Ø Bowmore
- Ø Bruichladdich
- Ø Bunnahabhain
- Ø Caol Ila
- Ø Kilchoman
- Ø Lagavulin
- Ø Laphroaig
- Ø Port Charlotte
Categories:
Islay Malts