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Price £39.90

Ardbeg Wee Beastie is an exceptional single-malt Scotch whisky hailing from the renowned Islay region of Scotland.

This expression, known for its youthful exuberance, is aged for just five years but carries a bold and robust flavour profile. It offers powerful notes of smoky bacon, dark chocolate, leather and a hint of sea salt, finishing with leather, peat and a touch of lemon peel.

Its scent is mesmerizing, with a mix of bonfire smoke, fresh tar, and a subtle citrus zest, creating an evocative and thrilling bouquet. This whisky is a great choice for those seeking a bold and unapologetic Islay whisky with the usual peaty intensity.

70cl / ABV – 47%

Nose – Smoke, tar, citrus

Taste – Bacon, chocolate, leather, sea salt

Finish – Leather, peat, lemon          

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Price £45.75

Ardbeg 10 is an iconic single-malt Scotch whisky hailing from the rugged Islay region of Scotland. This expression, matured for a decade, is renowned for its powerful and distinctive character.

It offers intense notes of peat smoke, cracked black pepper, brine, blackcurrants and liquorice root, delivering a complex and robust taste experience, a long and smoky finish with espresso, aniseed and toasted almonds.

Its scent is captivating, with smokey peat, black pepper and sharp citrus fruits, creating a deeply evocative and alluring bouquet. A winner of multiple golds at awards, including the International Whisky Competition, this whisky is a true Isaly classic, perfect for those who appreciate the bold and uncompromising flavours of a peaty Scotch whisky.

70cl / ABV – 46%

Nose – Peat, citrus fruits, black pepper

Taste – Peat smoke, brine, cracked black pepper, blackcurrants, liquorice root

Finish – Smokey peat, espresso, aniseed          

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Price £47.50

Ardbeg An Oa is a distinctive single malt Scotch whisky from the Islay region of Scotland. This expression is carefully crafted, incorporating whiskies matured in Pedro Ximénez, bourbon, and charred virgin oak casks.

The result is a well-rounded and approachable flavour profile with notes of toffee, treacle, orange, and a gentle hint of peat smoke, the finish is of hickory, aniseed and more peat smoke. The whisky features a creamy and velvety texture, offering a luxurious mouthfeel.

Its scent is inviting, with a balance of toffee, aniseed, treacle and smoky applewood, creating an alluring and aromatic bouquet. A gold winner at the International Spirits Challenge, this whisky is an excellent choice for those who seek a balanced and nuanced Islay Scotch whisky with a touch of peat and a wealth of flavours to explore.

70cl / ABV – 46.6%

Nose – Toffee, aniseed, treacle, smoked applewood

Taste – Toffee, treacle, orange, peat smoke

Finish – Hickory, aniseed, peat smoke          

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Price £81.25

This whisky was named the best single malt in the world by the World Whiskies Awards, need we say more? A true Ardbeg, the usual blackcurrants, smoked bacon and peppery notes are all present.

Named after the whirlpool on the north of Islay, this is quite the whirl of flavours, but connoisseurs of this brand would expect no less. Aged in a mixture of French oak for the intense dry, tannin-loaded flavour and ex-bourbon to soften that dry intensity down, this is a robust and rounded whisky.

Bottled at 57.1% means this whisky is even less for the faint of heart than the normal Ardbeg offering. Most will prefer a drop of water to bring the flavours out, but some will like it straight off the bone neat. This is not for everyone, but, if you know your way around Islay this will be a new favourite in your collection

70cl / ABV – 57.1%.

Nose – Dark chocolate, brine, bacon, pepper

Taste – Rich peat smoke, brine, smoked bacon, espresso, medicinal notes

Finish – Smoked bacon, medicinal          

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Price £37.75

Bowmore 12-Year-Old is a distinguished single-malt Scotch whisky hailing from the beautiful Islay region of Scotland. This expression, aged for a dozen years, presents a flavour profile that combines the essence of coastal and peaty influences.

With its unique combination of bourbon and sherry cask maturation, it delivers a harmonious blend of smokey peat, and dark chocolate, with tropical fruits, the finish is soft and relaxing with layers of honey. Its scent is captivating, with notes of lemon, peat and honey for a wonderfully complex aroma.

This whisky is a true representation of Islay's coastal beauty and peaty charm, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a balanced and flavorful Scotch whisky.

70cl / ABV – 40%

Nose – Lemon, honey, peat

Taste – Smoke, tropical fruits, dark chocolate

Finish – Soft, smoky, honey          

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Price £41.80

Bunnahabhain 12-Year-Old is an exceptional single-malt Scotch whisky hailing from the serene shores of Islay, Scotland.

This expression has aged for a full dozen years, and its character is marked by a unique balance of unpeated malt and coastal influences. It boasts a woody and nutty flavor profile featuring gentle peat smoke, vanilla and caramel, with a light and lingering finish of sea salt and subtle spice.

The whisky offers a smooth and velvety texture, enveloping the palate with a comforting warmth. A fruity and floral aroma, featuring hints of caramel invites you into this beautiful single-malt. This whisky is a non-chill filtered, with no added colours to make the experience as raw and natural as possible. A perfect choice for those searching for Islay single-malt that threw out the rule book.

70cl / ABV – 43%

Nose – Fruity, floral, caramel

Taste – Peat smoke, wood, nuts, vanilla, caramel

Finish – Sea salt, spice          

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Price £36.95

Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair is a captivating single-malt Scotch whisky from the serene shores of Islay, Scotland. Named after the helmsman in Gaelic, this expression offers a maritime character combined with complexity.

It showcases a unique flavour profile featuring a gentle wisp of peat smoke, sea salt, dried fruits, creamy caramel and a gentle spice, leading to a long and lasting finish that maintains the dried fruit, with dark chocolate. The whisky has a smooth and velvety texture that embraces the palate with a comforting warmth, much like the coastal Islay breeze.

Its scent is inviting, with hints of salted caramel, vanilla, nuts and spice, crafting an aromatic and alluring bouquet. A gold winner at The Scotch Whisky Masters two years in a row, this is an excellent choice for those who appreciate a balanced and nuanced Scotch whisky with a touch of the sea.

70cl / ABV – 46.3%

Nose – Salted caramel, vanilla, nuts, spice

Taste – Dried fruits, peat smoke, sea salt, creamy caramel, gentle spice

Finish – Dried fruit, dark chocolate          

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Price £56.95

Lagavulin 8-Year-Old is a remarkable single-malt Scotch whisky hailing from the Islay region of Scotland. The pale straw colour compliments the beautiful aroma of sea salt, peat smoke, lemon and wood.

The palate boasts distinct and bold notes of peat smoke, sea salt and sweet spice in a pleasantly oily delivery, finishing with more of the same, the peat smoke, sea salt and sweet spice are accompanied by a resurfacing citrus note.

This expression from Lagavulin is simply excellent, the usual simple, but robust flavours of Islay gather for a complex, intense and gorgeous dram. Whilst this is not for the faint of heart, it is a surprisingly approachable offering from the region.

70cl / ABV – 48%

Nose – Sea salt, peat smoke, lemon, wood

Taste – Peat smoke, sea salt, sweet spice

Finish – Peat smoke, sea salt, sweet spice, citrus