Elements of Islay - Cask Edit | Whisky Review

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Isle of Islay, Scotland.
Type: Blended Malt Whisky.
Distillation & Maturation: The whisky is a blend of malts matured in refill bourbon casks and sherry casks.
Age Statement: No age statement provided.
Color & Clarity: The whisky exhibits a notable color, attributed to its maturation process, despite being uncolored.
Bottle Design: The bottle is standard size (0.7 liters) with a unique design featuring a green line and a small Elements of Islay sign on the plastic seal. It is noted for its big cork, which is fabricated to minimize the risk of cork taint.

Balance of Flavors: The whisky offers a well-balanced blend of smoke, fresh fruit, and wood spice.
Unique Characteristics: It presents an immediate peat smoke on the nose, followed by fresh fruitiness and sweetness. The fresh notes transition into more pronounced cask accents and spiciness.
Comparison: While not directly compared to other whiskies, its unique blend of intense spiciness and peat smoke sets it apart.

Production: Produced by Elixir, the Elements of Islay series is inspired by the periodic table of elements, with each whisky representing different elements, though this particular edit does not specify an element.
Head Blender: Oliver Shilton is credited as the head blender for this series.

Islay Influence: The whisky embodies the essence of Islay through its peat smoke and the use of Islay malts in the blend, though the specific distilleries involved are not disclosed.

"Wonderful smell out of here...well balanced smoke." - Luening, Senior Taster
"Massive. Mouthwatering. Spicy up to peppery. Chili catch. Intense spiciness...really strong." - Luening on the flavor profile

A blended malt whisky from the Isle of Islay, matured in bourbon and sherry casks.
Features a well-balanced profile of smoke, fresh fruit, and wood spice, with a notable intensity in spiciness.
Inspired by the periodic table, the Elements of Islay series does not specify individual elements for this edit.
The whisky is praised for its aromatic nose, fresh fruitiness, and strong spicy kick.
The bottle design and presentation are highlighted, including a unique green line and a large, fabricated cork.

Peat Lovers: Individuals who enjoy peat smoke will appreciate the immediate peaty aroma and flavor.
Spice Enthusiasts: Those who favor spicy whiskies will find the intense spiciness appealing.
Adventurous Drinkers: Whisky enthusiasts looking for unique blends without a specific age statement might find this offering intriguing.
Islay Aficionados: Fans of Islay whiskies seeking to explore different expressions from the region.