11 Customer Reviews

• 4
  Howie Smith 20 June

  Having read some reviews of this malt I was unsure to buy but curiosity got the better of me. Having had an evening with a few drams I certainly side to the fact it packs all the qualities of a true Islay albeit not in the punchy lingering flavours of the Lagavulin but then priced alongside Laphroig I am surprised. It does have "Legs" and being well peated holds it's own in the Islay world. We also have to remember that everybodies pallet is different so one mans pleasure is anothers poison. For me, a good value tipple trying to get onto the podium but just not quite there, however a glass of not quite is better than one empty. Personally it's one I would go for again.

• 4
  david wood 24 June 2014

  packs a peaty punch but smooth enough to appeal to my non peaty friends. good value for money

• Robert Swinhoe 12 May 2014

  There is much speculation on which distillery this 'secret' Islay malt comes from. I have to say that I don't think any of the great distilleries on Islay would own up to this! It is very underpowered, completely unbalanced and has more than a taint of the dreaded sulphur from a poor sherry cask. Not what a fancy label portrays or the picture depicts this is NOT representative of the superb Islay malts. R. Swinhoe

• Dr Smith 19 October 2013

  This is a simply wonderful big Islay dram. Very full flavoured and sweet with a denseness that gives it a liqueur-like quality. Very rounded for its age. Has the richness and fullness you expect from a south shore Islay. The flavours fade slowly in the long finish. Superb.

• Sean Sankey 8 August 2013

  Wow. lots of rave reviews for this one. Well I'll balance things up a bit by offering my view that the Ileach is terrible. Really quite awful stuff. Ok the nose is standard peat but the finish evaporates as soon as you've swallowed just leaving you with something quite acrid, which is the combination of new make spirit and E150. Best avoid.

• Fraser Forbes 15 May 2013

  For over 20 years, Laphroaig has been my unbeaten favourite malt. The Ileach beats it comfortably, and is a pleasure to the palet.

• Alexandros G. 15 January 2011

  This is one of the best every day malts.Peaty and sweet at the same time ,warm ,pleasant and very easy to drink,this dram has won a place in my heart together with the legendary triad of Islay(Ardbeg 10yo,Lagavulin16yo,Laphroaig QS).

• Anonymous 19 September 2010

  Man, this is my holiday tipple. i love this drink because its quaffable and uncomplicated. It has an incredible peatiness and a v. strong Iodine - seaside taste. It is a beautiful whiskey designed for us uncomplicated types. In other words, leaves you shaking your head and sucking your teeth in an attitude of confusion!!

• John Earle 25 June 2010

  Ileach smells wonderful. Has the bouquet of an Islay whisky alright. The peaty flavour is on the mark as well. I love Islay malts best of all, and this one is proof that there is no such animal as a bad dram from that little piece of heaven called Islay.

• LAH Canada 21 November 2009

  I am a huge fan of Lagavulin and so I tried this on a whim. Its definately like Lagavulin - dry, smokey, peppery - but its muchyounger and more raw.I REALLY LIKE THIS and if you are an Islay fan then try it.

• Paul Fisher-Stokes 31 October 2008

  After a recent trip to the highlands I purchased a bottle of Ileach 40% mainly because I had never heard of it . having tasted it however the pleasant smoky taste of an Islay malt was there but not to strong. a very pleasing dram and well worth the money