Isle of Skye Scotch range expands with two additions
Ian Macleod Distillers has introduced two new expressions to its Isle of Skye blended Scotch whisky brand.
Joining the existing 8- and 12-year-olds and limited edition 50-year-old are the new 18- and 21-year-old expressions, both of which will also be limited edition bottlings.
The independent, family-owned Scottish group describes the new 18-year-old as having an “enticing coastal air” with notes of fresh fruit and light smoke.
The 21-year-old meanwhile is described as having a palate full of “honeyed porridge and tropical fruit” notes.
Neil Boyd, commercial director of Malts for Ian Macleod Distillers, said: “The Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky range was created based on a 19th century family recipe that blends distinctive peaty Island and mellow Speyside malts.
“Unusually for blends, each whisky in the recipe has been aged for a minimum of eight years. The addition of the 18- and 21-year-old whiskies will provide consumers with a superb high quality alternative to the standard 8- and 12-year-old within the range.”
The 18-year-old Isle of Skye carries an RRP of £85, while the 21-year-old is available for £125.
