South Star Islay 8 Year Old, Single Malt Whisky

To mark the launch of both South Star Spirits and Dál Riata Distillery, three bottlings have been released under the South Star Spirits label: Highland, Speyside and Islay. Each release is a classic expression of the area from which they have been produced and each expression is a vatting of 10 Hogsheads.

Only 2200 bottles available.
Distilled 2013
Bottled 2021

Furthermore, to quote Leo Tolstoy, ‘life is love’. You’ll rarely meet an Ileach who isn’t greeting you with ready cheer whilst pressing a dram into your hand. The island is known for its peat smoke - peat reek to some - and they take their whisky seriously too. Once the seat of the Lord of the Isles, men to rival any King of Scots, Islay is a Gaelic culture, a story-telling, welcoming place with people at its heart. No wonder the whisky is as memorable as the place!

tasting notes:
Nose: Rich and intense smoke, some gentleness to it.

Palate: Distinct peat, vanilla and salt.

Finish: Lingering ashy notes with just enough oak