Islay Mist was originally created in 1927 at Laphroaig distillery by Ian Hunter. In fact, it was specifically requested by Hugh Morrison of Islay House to celebrate his son’s 21st birthday. As the final choice was made at the warehouse tasting, Morrison picked one, saying: ‘That will put them all in a bit of a fog, Ian.’ Hunter’s now iconic response to this was: ‘Not a fog… more like an Islay mist!’
Some say it was the first blended Scotch with Laphroaig as its foundation, though it certainly was one of the first peaty blends. The brand was eventually acquired by MacDuff International in 1992.
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Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber.
Nose: Sweet vanilla, digestive biscuits, citrus fruits and a light wisp of peat smoke.
Palate: Smooth and rich, with fresh fruit, baked bread, butterscotch, malt sweetness and gentle oak spice.
Finish: Well-rounded and balanced, with lingering oak spice, soft sweetness and delicate peat smoke.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber.
Nose: Smoky peat, seaweed, sweet malt, sea salt and gentle coastal smoke.
Palate: Peat-led but mellow, with sweet malt, salt, oak, toffee, coffee and light spice.
Finish: Medium and bittersweet, with soft peat smoke, toffee, coffee, oak and lingering coastal freshness.
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