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Islay Scotch
Single malt whisky from the Scottish island of Islay, where barley is dried over peat fires. It is intensely smoky and is often used as a float or rinse.
- Type
- Spirit
- Typical strength
- 43% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 71 kcal
- Used in
- 1 cocktail
How It Tastes
Peat smoke, iodine, sea salt and medicinal notes.
Bartender's Tip
Float it last and don't stir it in. The smoke should hit your nose first.
Substitutes
Mezcal. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
- Blended Scotchin 1 drink
- Lemon Juicein 1 drink
- Honey-Ginger Syrupin 1 drink