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Peating

April 11, 2018

Cut 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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Fèis Ìle 2024

The countdown is on for Fèis Ìle 2024 and we’re looking forward to another great day.  Save the date – Thursday 30th May 2024. We have been busy selecting a range of special drams and cask samples for the masterclass events as well as planning various tours, activities, live music…

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