The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Single Malt
Whisky from Scotland
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R120 nationwide
The Character of Islay Whisky Company is an independent bottler of whiskies from Islay (y'know, like the name suggests), taking inspiration from the Hebridean island's landscape, culture and inhabitants. The first release in the range was Aerolite Lyndsay, of which there were whispers about during the 2019 whisky festival on Islay, before being followed by another pair of excellent expressions (Grace Île and Fiona Macleod) in 2020. Later that same year, The Character of Islay Whisky Company revealed The Stories of Wind & Range series.
From The Character of Islay Whisky Company comes a mysterious Islay single malt that goes by the name Aerolite Lyndsay. The peaty whisky has been sourced from an undisclosed distillery on the island, though we have been told that the liquid was aged for 10 years in a mixture of bourbon barrels and Spanish oak sherry quarter casks, which sounds thoroughly delicious. It's bottled without any additional colouring, or any of that chill-filtration, too.
Nose:
Meaty, with fragrant maple sweetness and salted caramel, big chipotle spices, tangy cheese, a strong medicinal note, hint of leather.
Palate:
Refreshing menthol, intense dark chocolate, sweet BBQ smoke.
Finish:
Cloying mint, hints of liquorice and anise, lingering charcoal and ash, caramel boiled sweets.
Awards:
Islay Single Malt 12 Years and Under - 2020 World Whiskies Awards