Cult of Islay 1989

Conjured after 35 years in cask, our Cult of Islay pays tribute to the island’s messianic spirit and its zealous and devout followers. Two legendary Islay malts, Bowmore and Laphroaig, were married in their youth, maturing together for many years and later paired with graciously aged grain from the North British Distillery.

“This divine mixture of mesmerising spirits was filled into a Tawny Port barrique from Caves de Murça, our cask partners in Portugal’s Douro Valley. After three years in this powerful, fortified wine barrique, the smoke in this adored Islay spirit stirs deep within the velvety texture and bewitching flavours – All hail… a dram to be worshipped!”