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Map of Islay Region
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| Islay | THE REGION OF WHISKY PRODUCERS KNOWN FOR THEIR STRONG PEATY FLAVOR | Region Overview Islay malts are the weightiest, most pungent and most heavily peated and are therefore generally the easiest to identify. These malts take their characteristics both from the peat used to dry the barley and their closeness to the sea. These factors give them what is often described as a seaweedy, medicinal taste and a distinct peaty flavor | | ISLAY DISTILLERS *Much of the content on the individual distillery pages is courtesy of Wikipedia | |
