Ode to Islay American Single Malt Whiskey - Early Access

For years we've released a bold, heavily-smoked American Single Malt inspired by the super-smoky single malts of Islay (ai - luh).

Formerly known as Winter Release, we've renamed this classic expression "Ode to Islay." This expression is our way to raise a glass to tradition and pave our way with Southwestern ingredients – Ode to Islay is heavily mesquited. Not peated. It also joins the Global Cask Collection as a limited annual release like Frontera and Normandie.

This year’s Ode to Islay is our mesquited-not-peated American Single Malt finished has a backbone of high-spice rye barrel finishes, bolstered with small additions of Sauternes and Pineau de Charentes finishes into the blend.

The final result is a beautiful love letter to both inspirations. The last Ode to Islay expression won a Platinum medal and Best in Show at the TAG Global Spirits Awards.

Our recommendation is to serve Ode To Islay with one large ice cube.