The Islay Taste Map by Martine Nouet & Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A taste of Islay
The island of Islay, located just off the west coast of Scotland, is home to no fewer than eight whisky distilleries; Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Kilchoman, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and of course, Bowmore.
Just move your mouse over any of the distillers to see their flavours and if you want more details on any of the distillers click on their name.
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The eight whisky distilleries of Islay
Air: Floral notes, gone, heather, sweet meadow, brine, rain/ozone, clover, honey, fresh herbal notes.
WATER: Ocean/sea, seaweed, iodine/TCP, pebbles, sea salt, fishing nets, wet sand, shellfish (scallops, oysters).
EARTH: Earth/peat, moss, fern/bracken, roots/heather, mushroom, leaves (dry or wet), Dunnage warehouse.
FIRE: Smoke, cold ashes, soot, tar, burnt wood, bonfire, burning peat.