On the Island of Islay lies Loch Finlaggan, a place of great importance in Scottish history. In the loch are three islands, two of which are Eilean Mor (large island) and Eileen na Comhairle (council isle) where the installation of the Macdonald Lords of the Isles took place. The chiefs of Clan Donald, chose Finlaggan Castle as their home and the centre of their lordship, so that Islay is often referred to as the Cradle of Clan Donald. The Lords of the Isles ruled the islands and part of the west coast of Scotland during the 13th to 15th centuries, virtually independent of royal control until 1493 when the lordship of the Isles fell to James IV of Scotland. The heir to a strong Gaelic and Norse tradition, the Lord of the Isles was one of the most powerful figures in the country with the small islands in Loch Finlaggan a centre of symbolic and historical importance.
The Finlaggan range features single malt Scotch whisky from an undisclosed Islay distillery, bottled by the Vintage Malt Whisky Company. The range has seen a few expansions in recent years – this release has finishing period in port casks, resulting in yummy, wine-like sweetness blending with the smoky, coastal peat.
Nose: Sweet peat and Summer fruits
Palate: More sweet smoke with a touch of raspberry and strawberry.
Finish: Ashes of the peat fire and a late sweetness
Country: Scotland, UK
Region: Islay
ABV: 46%
Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Volume: 70cl
