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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As Scotland’s slowest distilled single malt whisky, Glengoyne new make has a light and fruity signature spirit style. To complement this, the new 15 Year Old marries together whiskies matured in bourbon and sherry casks to deliver sweet dark orchard fruits from the former and oaky spice and vanilla from the latter.

The result is a complex dram that embodies Glengoyne, a Highland single malt scotch whisky producer within the Ian Macleod Distillers portfolio, but seen from a different perspective. The new expression will become a staple of the disitllery’s core collection.

Glengoyne 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is 86 proof and retails for $129.99.

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An Islay single malt scotch whisky brand within the Ian Macleod Distillers portfolio, Smokehead’s Terminado is produced by maturing Smokehead in ex-Bourbon barrels with a finish in Mexican Tequila oak casks. The tequila cask finish provides a noteworthy taste where fiery peat awakes with wild agave. 

“Smokehead takes the best of Islay single malt and constantly pushes the boundaries of what classic whisky is and how it’s perceived,” said Michael Sim, Chief Smokehead Ambassador. “Tequila Terminado very much comes out of the ‘why not’ category, taking flavours in Islay single malt to different corners just as our other whiskies already have, Sherry Blast, Rum Cask Rebel and Twisted Stout.”

Smokehead Tequila Cask Terminado (86 proof) is available for $79.99.

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