Named after the narrow sea that runs beside the distillery, and shares its name with the Sleat Peninsula on which the distillery sits, the 92 proof expression is made with Concerto and Laureate malted barley and fully matured in American oak using new oak casks and ex-bourbon casks.

Known as The Garden of Skye, the Sleat Peninsula is the southernmost peninsula of the Isle of Skye, closest to the mainland and separated only by the Sound of Sleat. The rugged beauty of the region acts as the distillery’s home and creative muse.

“Our journey to a 10-year-old expression continues and for Sound of Sleat we’re returning to a classic ex-bourbon cask profile, enhanced by the addition of a crisp spice edge from the new American oak barrels, without losing the elegance and intricacy our fans have come to expect from a Torabhaig whisky,” said Torabhaig Whisky Maker Neil MacLeod Mathieson. “There is plenty of oak spice, citrus and maritime saltiness alongside a newfound waxiness we’ve discovered as our spirit continues to mature. This expression is a journey in itself as each wave of flavor washes in.”

Encapsulating the beauty and artistry of the island, Torabhaig has also unveiled new label artwork, created exclusively for the distillery by local artists. The first of which, for Sound of Sleat, has been painted by Skye-based artist Ellis O’Connor.

Sound of Sleat is the latest in The Torabhaig Legacy Series, a collection of single malts from the Isle of Skye distillery. Previous releases in the series include Torabhaig 2017, alongside Torabhaig Allt Gleann, and Torabhaig Cnoc Na Mòine.

Torabhaig Sound of Sleat is available now for $100.

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Meaning “hill of peat” in Gaelic, Cnoc Na Mòine is a peated single malt and the distillery’s first release that includes single malt matured in Sherry casks resulting in a 92 proof spirit. The Gaelic naming, and the nod to the geographical features that make the distillery’s location so special, is an homage to the distillery’s creative muse, the Isle of Skye, which both shapes and inspires the whisky.

“There is an intriguing complexity to peated whisky, an endless depth to explore,” said Torabhaig Whisky Maker Neil MacLeod Mathieson. “There are many faces and moods to peat, so a balance has to be found between strength and refinement, between elegance and robustness. Each expression in the Legacy Series captures our progress towards this vision and is a liquid snapshot of our whisky journey here on the Isle of Skye.

“This is the first expression where sherry casks have played a part in our journey as well,” he adds. “The way new flavors are revealed through time with different casks is such an exciting thing for a younger distillery to discover and highlights the magic of whisky-making that can’t quite be explained, although it can be bottled.”

Cnoc Na Mòine is the latest in The Torabhaig Legacy Series, a collection of Single Malts from the Isle of Skye distillery that charts Torabhaig’s journey to a ten year old and the experimental steps to establishing a future flagship expression which embodies the house style.

Torabhaig’s Cnoc Na Mòine is available for $65.

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This whisky, a Skye Blended Scotch Whisky brand within the Ian Macleod Distillers portfolio, has a completely new premium look and feel, with each bottle proudly displaying the famous ‘Cuillin Ridge’ hills that lie at the heart of the island itself.

This blended Scotch was created by Ian Macleod on Skye in 1933 and was inspired by the landscapes of the island. An ancient island which has been carved by the elements and is a theater of natural drama. The influence of the island can still be seen today in the whisky, which is described as ‘soul-stirring’ with each sip transporting you to this land of myth and legend. To blend the Isle of Skye, Ian Macleod Distillers uses malt whisky from Skye and complement it with malt and grain whiskies from the mainland of Scotland.

The full range of Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whiskies to be released in the United States are as follows:

• 8 Year Old (SRP: $20.99)
• 12 Year Old (SRP: $27.99) 
• 18 Year Old (SRP: $64.99)
• 21 Year Old (SRP: $114.99) 
• 25 Year Old (SRP: $206.99) 
• 30 Year Old (SRP: $321.99) 

The full Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky range in select retail shops throughout the U.S. and the whiskies are available in 7ooml sized bottles.

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