{"product_id":"mystery-malt-islay-gold-10-year-old","title":"Mystery Malt Islay Gold 10 Year Old","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIslay Gold 10 Year Old is a richly expressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIslay single malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan MacLeod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sourced from an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eundisclosed Islay distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and matured for 10 years before bottling at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40.0% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The distillery has never been officially disclosed, although it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewidely rumoured to be Caol Ila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Offering the unmistakable combination of smoke, maritime salinity and spice associated with classic Islay whisky, this single malt delivers impressive depth and character at an exceptionally approachable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA decade of maturation has softened and integrated the whisky’s intense peated spirit, creating a layered balance of smouldering smoke, sea-salt brine, citrus and honeyed malt. Vanilla oak and gentle sweetness bring further richness, while the underlying mineral and coastal notes preserve its distinctly Islay personality. Full-bodied yet smooth, it offers remarkable complexity for its price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Ian MacLeod and available primarily through specialist whisky retailers, Islay Gold 10 Year Old has also received recognition at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIWSC International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Combining an age statement, classic Islay character and excellent value, it is an easy recommendation for anyone seeking a smoky single malt without the premium price tag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eundisclosed Islay distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRumoured to originate from Caol Ila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although not officially confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40.0% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased by respected independent whisky company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIan MacLeod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeat smoke, brine, mineral character and spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen years of maturation bring added richness and complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognised at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIWSC International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimarily available through specialist whisky retailers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent introduction to traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoky Islay single malt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evalue for money for a 10 year old Islay whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine bargain for lovers of peated Scotch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMystery Malt Islay Gold 10 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers everything you would hope for from a classic Islay single malt: peat smoke, maritime salinity, citrus, honeyed malt and warming spice, all matured for a full decade. Sourced from an undisclosed Islay distillery and rumoured to be Caol Ila, it offers intriguing provenance alongside excellent value. 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