Over centuries, the resultant decaying matter creates a dense black substance. Throughout the year, like much of Scotland, the abundant grasses, mosses and shrubs live and die in perpetual bog. Islay is so wet the island never really dries. So, grab your wellies and rain coat, much of the peaty history of Islay whisky is owed to the islandвЂ™s climate. IвЂ™ll share what I know and what IвЂ™ve found out. Obviously, there are better sources out there.

What makes Islay whisky special? 2.1 Peaty Islay Whisky? Blame it on the weather!ДЄllow me to clarify that I am not an expert in whisky, Islay, or Islay whisky. Single Malt Scotch Whisky must be bottled in Scotland.вЂќДў. No flavouring or sweetening is permittedД«owmore Cask Strength should be part of your Islay holday.ДЄccording to the Scotch Whisky Association, to be defined as a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, вЂњthe whisky must be distilled at a single distillery from water and malted barley without the addition of any other cereals, and by batch distillation in copper pot stills.Distilled below 94.8% abv so that it retains the flavour and aroma derived from its raw materials.Bottled at a minimum strength of 40% abv.Matured for a minimum of 3 years in oak casks.Made in Scotland from only cereals, water and yeast.To be designated as a whisky from Scotland, or a Scotch, it must adhere to the following requirements:

Well, first of all, Scotch Whisky is protected by law вЂ“ set forth by the 2009 Scotch Whisky Regulation. Beautiful beaches and walks for your Islay holiday The 2 best places to stay for your Islay holiday 2.4 Can I visit Islay without being a whisky fan?.2.1 Peaty Islay Whisky? Blame it on the weather!.

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