Head blender Oliver Chilton took inspiration from a bonfire night time as the discharge comes as the primary from Parts of Islay for the reason that re-launch of its core vary final autumn.
“Seaside Bonfire takes three distinct Islay spirits matured in a wide range of completely different cask types to deliver a singular location and expertise to life via flavour. The possibility to condense and reimagine the ambiance of Islay’s coast by bonfire gentle right into a glass of whisky is one other step on our journey as blenders,” Chilton mentioned.
Bottled at 57.2% abv, the blended whisky is matured in new oak, bourbon refill and sherry casks.
To rejoice the discharge of the whisky, Parts of Islay might be internet hosting a collection of occasions through the competition.
On 30 Might on the Unbiased Bottling Truthful, distillery supervisor Georgie Crawford might be conducting a masterclass showcasing Parts of Islay and Seaside Bonfire alongside different expressions from the Elixir Distillers’ vary. On 1 June from 7pm at ‘The Comfortable’, Lochside Resort Bar, Bowmore, the group will host a night of drams, cocktails, and music.
The discharge might be obtainable completely on the Islay Whisky store for an rrp of £79.95, the place a collection of sampling periods will even happen on the retailer.
