Islay’s single malt is known for its salty and smoky flavors, that transport you to the wild and windswept island. Part of the reason is that when it comes to an Islay single malt, the place and the taste are so deeply intertwined. The Glenmorangie CompanyIslay’s whisky industry has not always been a boon for the island. Islay has a population of around 3,000 people -- most are connected to the whisky industry. “Traditions are things that are handed down from one generation to another.”Everybody’s connected to the whisky industry.” Islay Heads, general manager at Kilchoman DistilleryLike most people on Islay, Heads has strong links to the spirit.

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