Islay

Ardbog

Single Malt Islay Scotch Whisky

That is not a typo, limited release of Ardbeg. Very boggy. :) — 6 years ago

Kilchoman Distillery

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Love the finishing, woody note... — 7 years ago

Amy Shih
with Amy

Kilchoman Distillery

Sherry Finish Single Cask Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2016

Kilchoman quater cask matured
Powerful is the right word.
— 8 years ago

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Douglas Laing

Big Peat Small Batch Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey

Not a fan of smoky whisky but this has really a special character — 8 years ago

Laphroaig

10 Year Original Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

One of my absolute favorites with one of my absolute favorites. Love brush fire. — 9 years ago

Ben Harris
with Ben
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Lagavulin Distillery

Limited Edition Aged 12 Years Natural Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2010

Smokey camp fire. Smoke on the nose, smoke in your mouth. Smokey smoke everywhere. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Definitely an acquired taste, but once acquired, little else comes close... — 9 years ago

Emily liked this

Caol Ila

N.V. Caol Ila Malt Moch

Bacon, tabaco, smooth, smoked
Very nice!!!!
— 10 years ago

Kilchoman Distillery

Machir Bay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Islay flight #2: Kilchoman Machir Bay. From Islay's newest distillery. Heady convergence of peat, flowers, fresh mown grass — 10 years ago

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Ardbeg

Supernova Single Malt Scotch Whisky

And this came and kicked my ass! — 11 years ago

Ardbeg

The Ultimate Ten Years Old Single Malt Islay Scotch Whisky 2015

So much peat and smoke. Also more subtle grassy notes and earthy sweetness. Super light-bodied. A great Islay scotch. — 7 years ago

Lagavulin Distillery

Double Matured Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

I never should've doubted Ron Swanson. One of my favorites to date. Smooth as silk — 7 years ago

Hanna Baccino
with Hanna

Bowmore Distillery

Aged 12 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Honey color with thick legs. Toasted barley, oatmeal, wet grass, caramel, vanilla, hay, charcoal smoke, and honeycomb. Medium finish. Medium finish. — 8 years ago

Laphroaig

Quarter Cask Double Cask Matured Non Chill Filtered Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Sweet (?sherry barrel) on top of medical school dissection room formalin. — 8 years ago

Yuri, Soshi and 1 other liked this

Kilchoman Distillery

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Young distillery on Islay. Kind of young whisky as well: somewhat citric, with a orange flavour later on, and a peat mouth. — 8 years ago

Laphroaig

18 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A drink with character. Good balance with depth and with slight smokiness. — 9 years ago

Bruichladdich

5 Year Old Octomore Ochdamh-mòr Scottish Barley Single Malt Scotch

Beautiful scotch. Can't even taste the 57.1%. Massive peat. — 10 years ago

Bowmore Distillery

Aged 18 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Big brother bowmore. Reasonably priced for what it is but fabulous! — 11 years ago

Bruichladdich

6 Year Old Unpeated Rockside Farm Islay Barley Single Malt Scotch

Burnt honey, ashes, some complex barely spice, faint peat, smooth burn, faint tangerine skins. Perfect with plain old sugar cookies. — 7 years ago

Velma, Neal and 4 others liked this

Ardbeg

Perpetuum Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Konbu soy sauce kelp blast — 7 years ago

Yuri, Soshi and 2 others liked this

Ardbeg

Dark Cove Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ardbeg, pushing the definition of Scotch. A bit of a jumble, and very strong. Maybe I'm just not ready. — 8 years ago

Gary Westby
with Gary
Gary, Sean and 3 others liked this
Doug Burress

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I agree. I am not ready. I was so scared of the "Dark" that it now resides in back of the cupboard.
Gary Westby

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I went running back to the 10!

Laphroig

10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The king of Islay whisky. A subtle balance between peat smoke and heather, with an oily mouthfeel that's perfect for after dinner digestion. — 9 years ago

Tyler and Charles liked this
Kyle Zeman

Kyle Zeman

Must try the 2013 Laphroaig Cairdeas if you can find it! Absolutely stunning port aged islay, tastes like grilled strawberries
Mark Lindzy

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Thanks, I'll keep my eyes peeled!