The Island whisky region is often one of the most fascinating and diverse categories within Scotch whisky. If you’re looking for something different and unique from your whisky, you’ll find it here.
The Scottish islands are home to numerous distilleries that produce whiskies with unique characteristics, influenced by their coastal locations and maritime environments.
What is Island Scotch Whisky?
Scotch whisky is a well-protected product of Scotland, with strict rules around its production. However, across the varied landscapes and cultures of Scotland, different whisky-making traditions and approaches have formed.
As a result of the different styles, Scotch whisky is further divided into geographical groups that deliver similar characteristics: Highlands, Lowlands, Campbeltown, Speyside and Islay.
Although not officially recognised as a separate whisky-producing region, many aficionados now consider the Scottish islands as one complete group due to some unique characteristics that have sprung up from island-based distilleries over the last few years.
Island whisky generally encompasses any distilled on Scotland’s many islands, excluding Islay. This includes regions such as Orkney, Skye, Jura and more.
What to Expect from an Island Whisky
Island Scotch whiskies are often shaped by the rugged coastal conditions where they’re made. Smaller harvests and brine in the air often lead to distinct salty notes, while the treeless landscapes produce a unique peat that gives the whisky a stronger aroma.
Inspired by maritime traditions, island whiskies are also renowned for experimenting with influences from around the world. You’ll find many island whiskies produced in casks that previously hosted wines, sherries and more, which creates some truly unique tastes you won’t find anywhere else.
Luxury Island Scotch Whisky
We’ve sourced some of the best Scotch whisky available from the islands’ most popular distilleries. From iconic names like Jura to smaller distilleries with unique perspectives, our range will have something for everyone.
Whether you’re looking for a sweet whisky to start or something salty to expand your palette, you’ll find it in our island whisky collection.
