For such a small area, Islay is full of world renowned whisky distilleries including the likes of Ardbeg, Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, Laphroaig, and Lagavulin to name a few.

We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international delivery Explore the collection of Islay whisky at House of Malt. Crafted on the island of Islay off the coast of Southwest Scotland, this type of single malt whisky is typically smoky and peaty in style. Some may also detect hints of salt and seaweed — a characteristic taken from the island’s coastal climate. A sip of any of these whiskies will evoke memories of a cosy campfire on the beach. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. As the most northerly of the Islay distilleries, situated on the north-eastern tip of the island and overlooking the Sound of Islay, we have a strong affinity with the sea. So please join me in raising a glass to the ancient mariners who helped launch our distillery. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.Award winning Scotch: International Spirits Challenge 2020 - Gold. International Wines & Spirits Competition 2020 - Silver. Scotch Whisky Masters 2021 - Gold. Bunnahabhain has a reputation as the mildest and most mellow of Islay malts. This has always seemed a little misleading to me however, for even though the spirit is largely unpeated, it remains a malt of great character and robust flavour, forged through a unique marriage of sherry and salty sea air.

Thoughts: No doubt this is a very affordable Bunnahabhain, but then so is the 12 year old – and it’s magnificent. Stiureadair is some way off that level but if you find the prospect of a younger Bunnahabhain that turns the coastal vibes up to 11 enticing, this is the dram for you.Smell:A youthfulness about the nose. Feisty even. There’s a ton of Brine, wafts of Bonfire Smoke and Smoked Kippers with Lemon and Sea Salt, interwoven with some classic Sherry notes – Raisins, Prunes and dark Caramel. Looking to broaden your palette? We have a fantastic selection of scotch and single malt whiskies from some of the best distilleries in Scotland. Discover the rich and fruity flavours of our Highland, Lowland, and Speyside whiskies, or take a look at our selection of independent bottlings where you’ll find some unique whiskies and single cask releases. If you like these whiskies, then you’ll love our Campbeltown and island whiskies, which share the same maritime characteristics as most Islay single malts, but with their own distinct flavours. Building a Victorian-age distillery in such a remote area was no mean feat and took almost two years to complete. As well as the distillery itself, a road and pier had to be constructed, along with cottages for the workers and a small schoolhouse where their children could be educated. Spirit ran for the first time in 1883 and the distillery was soon producing a much in-demand whisky which was sent in great quantity to the giant blending houses of Glasgow and beyond.