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Bottled By: Blended
Price Band £: Under 30
Alcohol content: 40%
Type of Whisky: Single Malt Whisky
Reviewed By: DARREN LEITCH
To Purchase: http://www.whiskyshop.com/
I revisited the Isle of Skye 8yo at the start of the year and was surprised by its complexity and depth for a young blended whisky. The whisky is made up of mostly Island and Speyside malts and has its origins on the Island from which its name derives. This is an excellent option for folks looking for a good well balanced whisky but not wanting to pay single malt prices. My recommended best value whisky for this year.
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