Whiskey - Island single malt Scotch whisky

Core

Skye (Talisker), Orkney (Highland Park / Scapa), Mull (Tobermory/Ledaig), Jura, Arran

Famous For

Penicillin

Blended scotch, Islay float, honey-ginger, lemon. Medicine never tasted this deliberate.

Rob Roy

Scotch and sweet vermouth stirred to perfection. The Manhattan sailed to Edinburgh.

155 Belmont

Scotch split between two vermouths, a stirred conversation between sweet and dry.

ABV40-59%. Many Island malts are bottled at higher strengths (45-46%) to preserve maritime character.

Sub-styles

Lightly PeatedMaritime/CoastalOrcadian (Orkney)

Tasting Notes

Sea salt, brine, heather, honey, light smoke, pepper, maritime air, dried seaweed, orange peel, malt, vanilla. Each island has its accent: Skye (pepper, volcanic), Orkney (heather, honey), Mull (maritime, sometimes heavily peated as Ledaig), Jura (lighter, coastal).

Brand Guide

Call

Tobermory 12, Jura 10 ($35-45)

Premium

Highland Park 12, Talisker 10, Arran 10 ($45-60)

Top Shelf

Highland Park 18, Talisker 18, Ledaig 18 ($80-150+). Highland Park 12 is the Swiss Army knife — it works for Scotch beginners and aficionados alike

Explore Spirits

The Story

Sea spray and peat smoke from Scotland's islands. Maritime character in every sip.

Drinks with Whiskey - Island single malt Scotch whisky(25)

155 Belmont

1.5 oz Scotch Whisky

0.5 oz Dry Vermouth

0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth

◆◆◇◇◇45s

3 Wise Men

0.5 oz Jack Daniel's

0.5 oz Jim Beam

0.5 oz Johnnie Walker

◆◇◇◇◇20s

Affinity

1 oz Scotch Whisky

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

1 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

◆◆◆◇◇45s

Antrim

1 oz Irish Whiskey

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.5 oz Scotch Whisky

2 dashes Orange Bitters

◆◆◇◇◇45s

Balmoral

1.5 oz Scotch Whisky

0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.5 oz Dry Vermouth

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

◆◆◇◇◇45s

Blood & Sand

0.75 oz Blended Scotch

0.75 oz Cherry Heering

0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.75 oz Fresh Orange Juice

1 oz Egg White (optional)

◆◆◇◇◇45s