Talisker whisky is produced on which island?
"is mentioned in a Robert Louis Stevenson poem, ""The Scotsman's Return From Abroad"". The bottle is bugged and allows him to listen to the congressman's conversations. Talisker is also referenced in John LeCarre's ""A Legacy of Spies,"" as Alec Leamus' favorite. General Talisker distillery Talisker distillery is an Island single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost, Scotland on the Isle of Skye. The distillery is operated by Diageo, and is marketed as part of their ""Classic Malts"" series. The brand is sold as a premium whisky. The distillery was founded in 1830 by Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill, and built"
"Islay whisky Islay whisky is Scotch whisky made on Islay ( ) or ""Ìle"" in Gaelic, one of the southernmost of the Inner Hebridean Islands located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay is one of five whisky distilling localities and regions in Scotland whose identity is protected by law. There are eight active distilleries and the industry is the island's second largest employer after agriculture. Islay is a centre of ""whisky tourism"", and hosts a ""Festival of Malt and Music"" known as ""Fèis Ìle"" each year on the last week of May, with events and tastings celebrating the cultural"
"seen on a number of occasions to be drinking Ardbeg. Ardbeg distillery Ardbeg Distillery (Scottish Gaelic: ""Taigh-staile na h-Àirde Bige"") is a Scotch whisky distillery in Ardbeg on the south coast of the isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides group of islands. The distillery is owned by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, and produces a heavily peated Islay whisky. The distillery uses malted barley sourced from the maltings in Port Ellen. The Ardbeg distillery has been producing whisky since 1798, and began commercial production in 1815. Like most Scottish distilleries, for most of its history, its"
"Tobermory Single Malt Tobermory Single Malt is a Scotch whisky distilled by the Tobermory Distillery, Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, a Hebridean island in western Scotland, north of the isle of Islay. The distillery was founded in 1823 in a former brewery, which had been founded in 1797 by John Sinclair. This unpeated malt is part of the Islands subregion of the Highlands. Its yeast and water are drawn from dark aromatic Isle of Mull peat lochans. The flavour is described as a light smoky nose, a medium dry profile with a smooth and fruity tang. The distillery also"
"so some of the alcohol already condenses before it reaches the cooler. It then runs back into the stills and is distilled again. Talisker now has an annual output of three and a half million litres of spirit. Talisker was the favourite whisky of writers Robert Louis Stevenson and HV Morton. In his poem ""The Scotsman's Return From Abroad"", Stevenson mentioned ""The king o' drinks, as I conceive it, Talisker, Islay, or Glenlivet."" The spirit is most frequently matured in American oak casks. The malt is peated to a phenol level of approximately 18–22 parts per million (ppm), which is"
"Ardbeg distillery Ardbeg Distillery (Scottish Gaelic: ""Taigh-staile na h-Àirde Bige"") is a Scotch whisky distillery in Ardbeg on the south coast of the isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides group of islands. The distillery is owned by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, and produces a heavily peated Islay whisky. The distillery uses malted barley sourced from the maltings in Port Ellen. The Ardbeg distillery has been producing whisky since 1798, and began commercial production in 1815. Like most Scottish distilleries, for most of its history, its whisky was produced for use in blended whisky, rather than"
"Kilchoman distillery The Kilchoman distillery (pronounced Kil-ho-man) is a distillery that produces single malt Scotch whisky on Islay, an island of the Inner Hebrides. The distillery is situated on the western side of Islay, near the small settlement of Kilchoman. The location made it the most westerly distillery in Scotland, until the Abhainn Dearg Distillery started distilling on the Isle of Lewis. The distillery began production in June 2005, and was the first to be built on the island of Islay in 124 years. The distillery uses barley grown on site at Rockside Farm and malted at the distillery, as"
"independent bottlings, there are clues as to its origins. In this case, the clue is a geographical location; Tactical Selection was distilled on the Isle of Skye – which is home to only one whisky distillery, Talisker. Tactics such as these may allow bottlers to indicate their source without breaching trademark or contract agreements. Under the Scotch Whisky Regulations of 2009, it became unlawful for Single Malt Scotch Whisky (only Single Malts – not blends) to be exported from Scotland other than in a bottle labelled for retail sale, effective 23 November 2012. Section 7 of the Act contains the"
"performance category. Talisker Distiller's Edition won Best Islands Single Malt at the 2013 World Whiskies Awards. Talisker is repeatedly referenced in the BBC Radio 4 comedy ""Cabin Pressure"". Three separate episodes (""Edinburgh"" in series 1, ""Paris"" in series 3 and ""Timbuktu"" in series 4) revolve around First Officer Douglas Richardson's attempts to steal 25-year aged Talisker whisky rightfully belonging to the wealthy regular passenger Mr Birling, and it is also mentioned in several other episodes. In the movie ""Charlie Wilson's War"", CIA agent Gust Avrakotos presents US Rep. Wilson a bottle of Talisker. The agent explains to Charlie the scotch"
"produces a smaller amount of peated whisky, Ledaig, which is also the original name of the distillery. Tobermory was originally a vatted malt, but was produced as a single malt after reopening in 1990. Tobermory is available in various proprietary bottlings as well as being one of the ingredients of the Scottish Leader and Black Prince blends. Tobermory Single Malt Tobermory Single Malt is a Scotch whisky distilled by the Tobermory Distillery, Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, a Hebridean island in western Scotland, north of the isle of Islay. The distillery was founded in 1823 in a former brewery,"
"island’s volcanic and sandstone rock. The whisky is distilled in copper pot stills and is matured at the distillery on Raasay in a variety of oak casks. The distillery will produce approximately 150,000 bottles of Scotch per year. The distillery's flagship brand is Isle of Raasay Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be ready to drink and will be in distribution in 2020. The distillery is based on the site of a former disused hotel called Borodale House on the south west of the island. The Isle of Raasay Distillery also has a visitors’ centre that opened in January 2018. It"
"Isle of Raasay Distillery Isle of Raasay Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Raasay in Northwest Scotland. The distillery is owned by R&B Distillers and is the first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay. R&B Distillers was founded in 2014 by Alasdair Day and Bill Dobbie. The company started its operations at the Isle of Raasay in September 2017 after receiving its distiller's license. The water used during the distilling process in the production of whisky comes from a Celtic Iron Age well. The water has a high mineral content derived from the"
"in 1928. Talisker was acquired by Distillers Company in 1925 and is now part of Diageo. After the 1960 fire, five exact replicas of the original stills were constructed to preserve the original Talisker flavour. In 1972 the stills were converted to steam heating and the maltings floor was demolished. Talisker's water comes from springs directly above the distillery via a network of pipes and wells. The malted barley used in production comes from Muir of Ord. Talisker has an unusual feature—swan neck lye pipes. A loop in the pipes takes the vapour from the stills to the worm tubs"
"to special gatherings, tastings and events. Committee members are able purchase special, Committee-only bottlings of the whisky. Every summer the distillery takes part in the island's ""Fèis Ìle"" (Islay's festival of music and malt whisky) which includes a distillery programme. On 2 June 2012, the distillery promoted a global ""Ardbeg Day"". Celebrating with the theme of ""Islay-limpics"", the event included parties around the world, and released a special bottling. In 2011, 20 vials of Ardbeg spirit and wood particles were sent to the International Space Station to investigate their interaction. They returned on 12 September 2014. Ardbeg inspired the Finnish"
"a medium peating level. Additionally, the water used for production, from Cnoc nan Speireag (Hawk Hill), flows over peat which adds additional complexity to the whisky. The distillery began producing special bottlings of the whisky for connoisseurs in the early 2000s, with a 20- and 25-year bottling (where previously only a 10-year and 18-year were available). The 25-year bottling, despite being more expensive than the 20-year bottling, was distributed more widely. In 2007 Talisker 18-year-old won ""Best Single Malt In The World 2007"" at the World Whiskies Awards. and in 2015 Talisker 10 Year Old won a Double Gold Medal"
"washbacks made of Oregon pine, and four spirit stills. The whisky is matured in both former bourbon whiskey and sherry casks. Maturation takes place at the distillery at Deanston. Tobermory distillery Tobermory distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery situated on the Hebridean island of Mull, Scotland in the village of Tobermory. The distillery, which was formerly known as Ledaig, was founded in 1798 and has changed hands several times, having undergone a number of periods of closure. The only distillery on Mull, it is currently owned by Burn Stewart Distillers, a subsidiary of Distell Group Limited of South Africa. Its"
"character Strand risks his life to obtain a bottle of Lagavulin. Lagavulin distillery Lagavulin distillery is a Malt Whisky Distillery in the village of Lagavulin on the south of the island of Islay, Scotland. It distils spirit that is destined to become Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky. Lagavulin is owned by Diageo PLC, the company formed by the merger of United Distillers & Vintners and Guinness. It was previously marketed under the ""Classic Malts"" range of single malts, which is now defunct. The standard bottling is a 16 Year Old, bottled at 43% ABV. They also bottle a Distiller's edition,"
"also tended to score well. Caol Ila distillery Caol Ila Distillery (; ( ) is a Scotch whisky distillery near Port Askaig on the isle of Islay, Scotland. Caol Ila is derived from Gaelic ""Caol Ìle"" for ""Sound of Islay"" (lit. ""Islay Strait"") in reference to the distillery's location overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura. It was founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson. The distillery did not fare well, and changed hands in 1854 when Norman Buchanan, owner of the Isle of Jura Distillery, took over. In 1863 the business was acquired by Bulloch Lade & Co, of Glasgow,"
"by Heineken. Antillia Brewing Company is the island's award-winning craft brewery. It brews traditional ales and stouts and a lineup of locally inspired beers using passion fruit, local citrus, aging on rum barrels and even the fabled Bois Bandee. Distributed island wide in draught form Antillia bottles are also found at local grocery and wine shops and are often sold by large resort clients. The brewery is located in Odsan and they operate a beer garden at Duty Free Pointe Seraphine, the cruise terminal in the capital of Castries. Carib Brewery manufactures Carib Beer and Stag Lager, along with Malta"
"Tobermory distillery Tobermory distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery situated on the Hebridean island of Mull, Scotland in the village of Tobermory. The distillery, which was formerly known as Ledaig, was founded in 1798 and has changed hands several times, having undergone a number of periods of closure. The only distillery on Mull, it is currently owned by Burn Stewart Distillers, a subsidiary of Distell Group Limited of South Africa. Its main product, Tobermory single malt, is used in the blends Scottish Leader and Black Bottle. The distillery also produces a smaller amount of peated whisky, which remains known under"
"and being ranked as one of the Top 10 Vodkas by Drink Spirits. Reyka website Reyka Reyka is a brand of vodka distilled and bottled in Iceland. Looking to enter the premium vodka market, William Grant & Sons established a distillery in Borgarnes, Iceland to begin production in 2005. The marketing for Reyka draws heavily on Iceland's reputation for purity and uniqueness. The word ""Reyka"" derives from the Icelandic word for smoke. The vodka is handmade and uses water drawn from a lava field, forgoing the need of treatment or demineralisation before it is blended with the vodka. Reyka has"
"Lagavulin distillery Lagavulin distillery is a Malt Whisky Distillery in the village of Lagavulin on the south of the island of Islay, Scotland. It distils spirit that is destined to become Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky. Lagavulin is owned by Diageo PLC, the company formed by the merger of United Distillers & Vintners and Guinness. It was previously marketed under the ""Classic Malts"" range of single malts, which is now defunct. The standard bottling is a 16 Year Old, bottled at 43% ABV. They also bottle a Distiller's edition, finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks. Alongside these, they regularly release"
"Port Askaig Port Askaig () is a port village on the east coast of the island of Islay, in Scotland. Port Askaig has a hotel, a petrol station and shop next to the port but has very few households. In 2014, it was rated one of the most attractive postcode areas to live in Scotland. Port Askaig is also the name of a Scotch whisky range, bottled for Speciality Drinks Ltd. The producing distillery is not officially identified. Port Askaig serves as the main port of Islay, sharing passenger services to the Scottish mainland with Port Ellen. It also has"
"Caol Ila distillery Caol Ila Distillery (; ( ) is a Scotch whisky distillery near Port Askaig on the isle of Islay, Scotland. Caol Ila is derived from Gaelic ""Caol Ìle"" for ""Sound of Islay"" (lit. ""Islay Strait"") in reference to the distillery's location overlooking the strait between Islay and Jura. It was founded in 1846 by Hector Henderson. The distillery did not fare well, and changed hands in 1854 when Norman Buchanan, owner of the Isle of Jura Distillery, took over. In 1863 the business was acquired by Bulloch Lade & Co, of Glasgow, traders in whisky stocks. According"
"after continuous habitation since prehistoric times. These islands had been perceived as relatively self-sufficient agricultural economies, but a view developed among both islanders and outsiders that the more remote islands lacked the essential services of a modern industrial economy. However, the populations of the larger islands grew overall by more than 12% from 1981 to 2001. The main commercial activities are tourism, crofting, fishing and whisky distilling (centred on Islay but also including Talisker in Skye, Isle of Jura Single Malt and Tobermory and Ledaig in Mull). Overall, the area is relatively reliant on primary industries and the public sector;"
"Bruichladdich distillery Bruichladdich Distillery ( ; ) is a distillery on the Rhinns of the isle of Islay in Scotland. The distillery produces mainly single malt Scotch whisky, but has also offered artisanal gin. It is owned by Rémy Cointreau and is one of eight working distilleries on the island. The name ""Bruichladdich"" is an anglicisation of ""Bruthach a' Chladaich"", Scottish Gaelic for ""Brae of the Shore"". Bruichladdich was built in 1881 by the Harvey brothers—William (32), John (31) and Robert (23)—on the shore of Loch Indaal, on the Rinns of Islay, the westernmost part of the island. The Harveys"
"Ardbeg, Islay Ardbeg (Scottish Gaelic: An Àird Bheag). is a small settlement on southern coast of the island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland. It is around east of Port Ellen and north-east of Lagavulin at the eastern terminus of the A846 road. Ardbeg is the site of the Ardbeg distillery which was established in 1815 and produces malt whisky. The village grew up around the distillery and by 1900 was home to over 40 distillery workers and had a village school with over 100 pupils. By the end of the 1920s the decline in the village was"
"five of the island's numerous lochs; this was ""the biggest fishing event ever to be held in Scotland"". Sea angling is also popular, especially off the west coast and over the many shipwrecks around the coast. There are about 20 commercial boats with crab, lobster and scallop fishing undertaken from Port Askaig, Port Ellen and Portnahaven. Islay is one of five whisky distilling localities and regions in Scotland whose identity is protected by law. There are eight active distilleries and the industry is the island's second largest employer after agriculture. Those on the south of the island produce malts with"
"Douglas Laing & Co, and Duncan Taylor. Bunnahabhain distillery The Bunnahabhain Distillery (, ) was founded in 1881 near Port Askaig on Islay. The village of Bunnahabhain was founded to house its workers. The distillery is owned by Distell. The Bunnahabhain is one of the milder single malt Islay whiskies available and its taste varies greatly from other spirits to be found on the island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland. The name Bunnahabhain is an anglicisation of ""Bun na h-Abhainne"", Scottish Gaelic for ""Mouth of the River."" Core products include: There are several independent bottler releases from"
"Bunnahabhain distillery The Bunnahabhain Distillery (, ) was founded in 1881 near Port Askaig on Islay. The village of Bunnahabhain was founded to house its workers. The distillery is owned by Distell. The Bunnahabhain is one of the milder single malt Islay whiskies available and its taste varies greatly from other spirits to be found on the island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland. The name Bunnahabhain is an anglicisation of ""Bun na h-Abhainne"", Scottish Gaelic for ""Mouth of the River."" Core products include: There are several independent bottler releases from these brands, including That Boutique-y Whisky Company,"
"was awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland as a tourist attraction in June 2018. The distillery also features a six bedroom hotel with views over the Isle of Skye. Isle of Raasay Distillery Isle of Raasay Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Raasay in Northwest Scotland. The distillery is owned by R&B Distillers and is the first legal distillery on the Isle of Raasay. R&B Distillers was founded in 2014 by Alasdair Day and Bill Dobbie. The company started its operations at the Isle of Raasay in September 2017 after receiving its distiller's license. The"
"Beastie 40 Years Old. Rock Oyster is an island blended malt scotch whisky, combining single malts distilled on Islay, Arran, Jura and Orkney. It was first released in 2015 and the first limited edition cask strength bottling was released in 2016. First released in 2016, The Epicurean is Douglas Laing's Lowland blended malt. Bottled at 46% with packaging featuring a character said to be the ""1930's cheeky chappy from Glasgow"". Single Cask Malts and Grains Distribution Brands Douglas Laing & Co Established in 1948, Douglas Laing & Co is an independent bottler of Scotch whisky. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, the"
"heritage of the island. The whiskies of the distilleries along the southeastern coast of the island, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg, have a smoky character derived from peat, considered a central characteristic of the Islay malts, and ascribed both to the water from which the whisky is made and to the peating levels of the barley. Many describe this as a ""medicinal"" flavor. They also possess notes of iodine, seaweed and salt. Caol Ila, on the northern side of the island, across from Jura, also produces a strongly peated whisky. Trees, other than plantations, on these islands are scattered and the"