Product description
The Elements of Islay is a series of single malt and blended malt whiskies from the Elixir Distillers portfolio dedicated to the legendary island of Islay.
It debuted in 2008 with the Lp1 edition. The “Islay Elements” are usually bottled at natural alcohol content and without chill filtration, either as a single cask or small batch (made from no more than 20 casks). The Elements of Islay Cask Edit was released in 2022 as part of a triptych that also includes Bourbon Cask and Sherry Cask. This blended malt is made from distillates aged in sherry, bourbon and refill casks and bottled at 46% abv, natural color and without chill filtration.
Nose: peat smoke, sugar-roasted nuts, cappuccino, vanilla, apples, peaches, orange peel, pralines, white chocolate and charred oak.
Taste : smoky, slightly mineral, vanilla, caramel, buttery croissant, mocha, marzipan, a touch of cinnamon and white pepper.
Finish : medium long, pleasantly smoky, with notes of salted caramel, vanilla, orchard fruit, cinnamon and oak.