Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch whisky brings together peated single malts from Scotland's islands in a 750mL bottle at 46% ABV (92 proof) — non-chill-filtered with no added coloring — and it's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- 46% ABV / 92 proof, non-chill-filtered, no added color
- 750mL — blend of single malt whiskies distilled at different Scottish Island distilleries
- Peated, maritime character: Island smoke and spice with heathery dried fruit
- Double maturation: first in American oak barrels, then in Mossburn Cask Bill #1
- Cask Bill #1 = first-fill ex-bourbon barrels with toasted virgin European oak heads for added smoky spice
The Islands, Married in One Bottle
Scotland's islands have always produced whiskies of a different temperament — wind-scoured, maritime, touched with peat smoke. Mossburn Distillers & Blenders, the Jedburgh independent bottlers behind the Torabhaig distillery on Skye, gathered mature malts from several island distilleries to capture that character in a single blended malt. The blend first rests in American oak barrels, then matures a second period in Mossburn Cask Bill #1: first-fill ex-bourbon barrels fitted with toasted virgin European oak heads, coopered to deepen the signature smoky spice. The result is an Island whisky with real depth — bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or coloring, exactly as the casks left it.
Tasting Notes
Island smoke and spice announce themselves immediately on the nose — but this is an elegant, seductive smoke of clove and potpourri spice rather than the medicinal coastal blast of the famous Islay names. On the palate, oak influence shows first with a touch of tannin and spice, then mellows into heathery dried fruit and black pepper. The finish is long and warming, closing with a little dry, fiery kick.
How to Enjoy
Neat is the way to meet this whisky — let it breathe for a few minutes and the spice layers unfold. A splash of water opens the fruit and softens the pepper, making it a superb fireside dram on a cool evening. Pair it with dark chocolate, smoked almonds, or a well-aged hard cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mossburn Island Blended Malt peated? Yes — it is built from peated Island single malts, so expect signature Island smoke and spice, with maritime character and a smoky, peppery profile.
Which distilleries are in the blend? Mossburn does not disclose the individual island distilleries — the blend is the master blender's recipe, chosen to illustrate the classic smoky, phenolic, maritime flavors of traditional peated malt whisky.
What is Mossburn Cask Bill #1? It is the proprietary second-maturation cask for the Island blend: first-fill ex-bourbon barrels fitted with toasted virgin European oak heads, adding smoky spice and depth.
Is it chill-filtered or colored? No — bottled at 46% ABV with no chill filtration and no added coloring.
If smoky, maritime whisky is your calling, order Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — an Island blend that delivers real depth without the medicinal blast.