Elements of Islay makes the perfect Christmas presents

The three expressions, Elements of Islay Cask Edit, Elements of Islay Bourbon and Elements of Islay Sherry are small-batch, expertly sourced, independently bottled whiskies; all are 100% natural in colour and are, of course, non-chill filtered. 

Each expression is inspired by a different element of maturation and aimed at curious whisky drinkers who have a desire to experience, taste and explore the unique flavours of Islay whiskies.

Oliver Chilton, Elixir Distillers, Master Blender comments: “We're very excited to present a new, re-imagined core range of whiskies for Elements of Islay. The rich, smoky flavours make this unquestionably elemental and a great start to the Elements of Islay whisky journey. 

"The blend combines fresher, fruitier style of peaty Islay single malt from the north coast with a typical rich and smoky style from Islay's south coast and has been matured in four different styles of casks to offer a complex but balanced whisky for enthusiasts and people looking to discover the incredible island of Islay."

He went on to say: "We already had an excellent reception from the trade and hope we'll introduce more drinkers to the joy of Islay whiskies”.

Cask Edit is a union of two single malts aged in bourbon and sherry casks leading to the creation of an exceptionally peaty Islay whisky showing the perfect balance of drinkability and personality at 46% ABV. The whisky also lends itself particularly well in cocktails. 

On the bolder side, Bourbon Cask is matured in first fill and refill bourbon barrels and is bottled at 54.5% to fully demonstrate the whisky's dominant Islay's personality. Sherry Cask offers a synthesis of flavour with notes of dried fruits, dark chocolate lemon oil and smoke. Bottled at 54.5%, it aims to challenge the status of quo of what it means to be an Islay whisky.

The new Elements of Islay range is available in the UK from this month onwards before rolling out to other markets later this year.

Elements of Islay Cask Edit – 70 cl – 46% ABV – RRP: £44.95

Elements of Islay Bourbon Cask – 70 cl – 54.50% ABV – RRP: £59.95

Elements of Islay Sherry Cask – 70 cl – 54.50% ABV – RRP: £64.95

Cask Edit Hero Winter serve:

CUPPA SMOKE & SPICE

Ingredients: 50ml Cask Edit, 30ml Chai Syrup, 200ml Freshly Brewed Coffee, garnish with Meringue.

Method: Stir the Cask Edit, chai syrup and coffee together in your favourite enamel mug. Served with Cinnamon biscuits over the meringue.

To learn more or to place your orders please visit https://elixirdistillers.com.