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Unpeated Islay whisky

This is the live list of unpeated Islay whisky. Most Islay malt is peated, but two distilleries make mostly unpeated spirit: Bunnahabhain, on the north-east coast of the island, and Bruichladdich in its own-name range, such as The Classic Laddie. Their peated lines are left out here: Bunnahabhain’s Mòine releases and Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte and Octomore.

For most bottles the peat level is inferred from the distillery’s usual style rather than stated on the label, so check the bottle page if smoke matters. For picks with reasons, see best Islay whisky; for the smoky side of the island, see peated Islay whisky, and for every bottle, Islay whisky. Prices are the best current in-stock offer from the UK retailers we check (how we compare prices).

80 full-size bottles (50cl to 1 litre) in stock, plus 1 smaller bottle under 50cl, with the best current price from the UK retailers we check.

Questions

What is the cheapest unpeated Islay whisky?
The cheapest unpeated Islay whisky is Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair (46.3% ABV, 70cl), at £38.00 from The Whisky Shop. That is £42.99 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Islay Single Malt Scotch 10 Year Old Whisky (£39.95) and Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old (£41.39).
How much does unpeated Islay whisky cost?
Unpeated Islay whisky costs from £38.00 to £1,472.50, with a median of £220.00 for a full-size bottle (50cl to 1 litre). The dearest is Bruichladdich Re/Define Islay Single Malt Scotch 30 Year Old Whisky.
What is the oldest unpeated Islay whisky you can buy?
Bunnahabhain 1980 36 Year Old, Canasta Cask, at 36 years old, from £1,399.00.
Which Islay distilleries make unpeated whisky?
Two make mostly unpeated spirit. About two thirds of Bunnahabhain’s production is unpeated, as in Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old (46.3% ABV), and its peated releases carry their own names, such as Mòine, Toiteach a Dhà and Staoisha. Bruichladdich’s own-name range, such as The Classic Laddie (50% ABV), is unpeated, while the distillery’s Port Charlotte (malt at 40 ppm) and Octomore (malt at 80 ppm or more) labels are heavily peated.