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Peating
April 11, 2018Cut from Islay’s many ocean-soaked peat bogs and used to smoke the germinating barley, the unique make-up of Islay peat adds waves of rich, maritime smoky character to the whisky. During the peating process the barley absorbs the distinct Islay peat character, adding layers of complexity to the whisky once distilled and matured. After peating and drying the malted barley is left to rest for a minimum of two weeks ahead of milling and mashing.
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Rockside 11 Years Old
Introducing Rockside 11 Years Old, the first age statement release in our Core Range. Distilled from barley grown on the farm over a decade ago, Rockside 11 is lightly peated and matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, offering a delicate balance of light smoke, tropical fruit, citrus…
June 30, 2026