Shieldaig Islay Single Malt Whisky Pentire The strength fits the dram

The strength fits the dram like a glue

Then and ONLY then is it bottled inside a smashingly retro-looking bottle

Make a Queen of Hearts with it

It usually means a different proportion of grains used for mashing

All that flavor comes from its high-rye mash bill — a full 90% rye grain — and the fact that it is bottled at 57

Shieldaig Islay Single Malt Whisky Pentire The strength fits the dramIslay. Peat. Smoke. Begin lesson no. 1. The story goes that Ian Macleod was the immortal warrior Highlander's second cousin, twice removed Just kidding. While they share the same clan name, the first isn't in the business of wielding swords and aerating the family jewels, but rather quality spirits. Ian Macleod Distillers is the home of many a brand including Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Isle of Skye, King Robert II, etc. The family owned op has fought battles