Elements of Islay Scotch Whisky

Ar1
A phenomenal Southern Islay single malt to kick off our Elements of Islay series. This is bursting with peat but with a delicious compensating sweetness.

Ar2
With coalsmokey phenols and hot spices balanced by a glimpse of honey, this is perhaps even more phenolic than its predecessor - a muscular dram that committed peatheads will go crazy for.

Br1
Br1 comes from a fiercely independent Islay distillery and is the lightest of the Elements series so far, with an array of fresh fruity flavours and the faintest trace of woodsmoke.

Cl1
A big-boned single Islay malt from a big-windowed distillery with a good view of the Paps. This is a hefty, uncompromising dram, easily tamed with a drop of water.

Lg1
Lg1 comes from a distillery on the southern coast with a history of arguing with its neighbours. Oaty initially, with a massive coal and kipper burst on the palate and a big warming finish.

Lp1
A coalsmokey Southern Islay malt from a distillery with many friends. Exuberant, up-front bonfire character, with citrus and brown sugar notes - this is a must for peatheads.

Speciality Drinks Limited is delighted to introduce the Elements of Islay, our range of Single Islay Malt Whiskies. The Elements range draws its inspiration from traditional medical laboratory labels and packaging – even the bottle we’ve used is called ‘pharmacy’.

The Elements range will be bottled in individual batches, typically blended from between 5 and 20 casks from a single distillery. Each bottle will show the distillery’s ‘Element’ symbol alongside a batch number on the label (eg Lp1).

Another important feature of the Elements range is the absence of vintages or age statements on the label. This enables us to marry casks of different ages together to create a unique taste profile for each batch – we believe that stated ages and vintages are less important than creating a top quality malt that truly expresses the character of the distillery that made it.

To underscore this, we have asked respected industry figures to endorse each batch of Elements whisky. We are delighted that the famous whisky writer, raconteur and bon vivant Charles MacLean has agreed to endorse our inaugural release, which encompasses truly elemental full-proof single malts from three wonderful Islay distilleries.