As We Get It Islay Single Malt by Ian Macleod 70cl, 61%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber
Nose: Intense peat smoke, sea salt, iodine, malt sweetness, and citrus zest.
Palate: Powerful and smoky with flavours of peat, sweet malt, lemon, pepper spice, and maritime notes.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering smoke, salt, spice, and subtle sweetness.
Description
As We Get It Islay Single Malt by Ian Macleod 70cl 61% is a bold and uncompromising cask strength whisky released by independent bottler Ian Macleod Distillers. As the name suggests, the whisky is bottled exactly “as we get it”, straight from the cask without dilution, delivering a raw and authentic Islay whisky experience.
Sourced from an undisclosed Islay distillery, this powerful single malt showcases the island’s famous smoky character. Bottled at a robust 61% ABV, it offers intense peat smoke, maritime influence, and rich malt sweetness, creating a whisky with remarkable depth and complexity.
Presented with natural colour and without chill filtration, this bottling allows whisky enthusiasts to experience Islay single malt in its most natural form.
Why Choose As We Get It Islay Single Malt?
This whisky stands out for its uncompromising cask strength presentation and bold Islay character. The high alcohol strength preserves the whisky’s full flavour intensity, offering a powerful and layered tasting experience.
Each batch may vary slightly depending on the cask, adding an element of uniqueness that makes every release interesting for enthusiasts and collectors.
Ideal For.
This whisky is ideal for fans of heavily peated Islay whiskies and experienced drinkers who enjoy cask strength bottlings. It is also perfect for enthusiasts who like to explore whisky in its purest form and experiment with adding water to reveal additional aromas and flavours.
Product Details
Product Name: As We Get It Islay Single Malt
Producer: Ian Macleod Distillers
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region: Islay, Scotland
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 61%
Style: Cask Strength Peated Single Malt
Distillery: Undisclosed Islay Distillery
Natural Colour: Yes
Chill Filtration: No
Collector’s Note
The “As We Get It” series from Ian Macleod Distillers focuses on bottling whisky exactly as it is received from the cask, without dilution or unnecessary intervention. This philosophy preserves the whisky’s original strength and character.
The Islay edition is particularly popular among peat lovers due to its powerful smoky profile and high cask strength, offering an authentic taste of Islay whisky in its most natural form.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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