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Islay 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Single Bottle

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Product code: 00788557

A very fine example of a first class single malt whisky distilled on the Isle of Islay.

Typical characteristics of peat and smoke dominate with hints if seaweed and pepper which give this 12 year old single malt the smells and flavours so evocative of Scotland's stormy coastline

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Product information

Islay 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Single Bottle

A very fine example of a first class single malt whisky distilled on the Isle of Islay.

About this bottle: Typical characteristics of peat and smoke dominate with hints if seaweed and pepper which give this 12 year old single malt the smells and flavours so evocative of Scotland's stormy coastline

More information

Grape Variety: Demineralised Water, Malted Barley

Country of origin: Scotland

Region: Islay

Bottle size: Alcohol content: 40 %

Alcohol units per bottle: 28.0

Serving Size: 25 ml

Stopper type: Cork of purchase

Bottling address: Made In The Uk

We make every effort to deliver you the same vintage wine as the one advertised. Sometimes we only have limited stock and may have to send you another vintage. If you're not happy with the wine you receive please contact us.

Licensing Act 2003: It is an offence to buy or attempt to buy alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18

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Ingredients

Grape Variety: Demineralised Water, Malted Barley

Delivery, collection & returns

Delivery

Standard

FREE over £100, or £4.99. Delivery is to Mainland UK, excluding Northern Ireland.

Nominated Day

All Food & Drinks Gifts have free delivery . Order by 6pm Monday to Friday fro next day delivery, or order by 5pm on weekends for next day delivery. Sunday delivery on selected lines only. Deliveries to mainland UK excluding Northern Ireland.

Returns

UK returns

If you would like to speak to us about your wine please contact us. Refunds on wine can only be given in accordance with your legal rights. For example, if the wine you've ordered isn't of satisfactory quality or as described.

Exclusions apply

Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policy

Reviews (22)

4.1

77% Recommended this product

Mentions
08 March 2015RumiRider

Islay single malt whisky

Yes, I recommend this

I bought myself a bottle of this whisky just over a year ago, it was excellent. When stocks are replenished, I will buy again. True, there maybe other malt whiskies that are slightly better but this suits my palate and pocket. (A note for some: whiskey is Irish, whisky is Scottish!)

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

16 December 2014Greatscot12

Tipple for the old dear

Yes, I recommend this

Ideal Christmas present for 98 year old mother who requires a medicinal night-cap. Just the job well done M&S.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

12 December 2014CGTGEL

Dissapointed

No, I don't recommend this

The item was sent as a gift and as the picture shows was expected to come in a gift box. This was not the case the recipient received it in a card board box. There was no gift card either which I had requested! The item definitely wasn't as advertised.

Helpful?

08 December 2014Happysevice1

Excellent service

Yes, I recommend this

Delighted with order and excellenct service

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

22 September 2014Niamhalex

Peat & smoke

No, I don't recommend this

A pleasant 12 Year Old Single Malt Islay Scotch Whisky but far from memorable or distinctive. I guess reasonable for the price, however, I did expect more. Barely meets the standards of a true Islay malt. But I might be hard to please. This whisky is light in colour and light on peat and smokiness. As Islay malts go, I judge this as a delicate contender when pitched against some only slightly more expensive. I thought that a small name player could contend, but I was wrong. Don't get me wrong as a whisky it's ok, as an Islay it's poor. What is especially brilliant is the delivery service supplied. Ordered at 16:00hrs delivered 09:00hrs the following day. Packaging was also of a very high standard and quite innovative.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

18 September 2014tighrene

husbands birthday gift

Yes, I recommend this

Delivered in time He really enjoyed his tipple smooth peaty whiskey.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

17 May 2014jennycee10

I hate to do this to MandS but....

No, I don't recommend this

this is the most disgusting whisky ever. I have an idea it might be something to do with the barrel, and hope for MandS's sake they didn't have many more like this. Basically it was like drinking Dettol. Sorry MandS, but you asked I have to add, that I had absolutely no problem getting a refund.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

05 May 2014Giftsender2

Gift ~ Islay Malt Scotch Whisy

Yes, I recommend this

Sent as a gift. Delivered within a couple of days. Recipient delighted with this high quality product.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

26 December 2013sijajo

Nice gift, don't bother with gift message

Yes, I recommend this

Good whiskey and makes a nice gift, but thought the gift message would go on the whiskey packaging rather than printed on the delivery slip along with the price, address etc! Gift message option should be removed, or printed in a more gift-appropriate place. I had slightly higher expectations of M&S and would expect this from any seller for the price paid

Helpful?

25 December 2013Kendo1664

Islay 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Yes, I recommend this

This is truly the nectar of the Gods

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

14 December 2013adiposeQ

Lovely Gift

Yes, I recommend this

My brother was very pleased with this Single Malt - which we sent as a gift parcel. Although he almost returned it unopened as it said "wine" on the packaging :) speedy service - a good alternative for a man's present where flowers are not suitable. I love that M&S will send almost any of their range with no price details in the packaging so ideal for gifting. Well done M&S

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

17 April 2013CWolf

Lower end Islay malt

No, I don't recommend this

The packaging is quite nice, but for this Islay malt, it doesn't do the best job representing just how incredible this whiskey region is. It is relatively mild, very low on the peat, oil, flavour and complexity of a good Islay like Ardbeg, Lagavulin or Laphroaig. While it can make a good introduction to the Islay malts for the unfamiliar, you'd be better off with the others I mentioned as they are exceedingly far superior to this.

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Longevity

Fair

Packaging

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Longevity

Fair

Packaging

Good

03 January 2013LutomervonReisling

Uninspiring Malt

No, I don't recommend this

I received this whisky as a gift. I am familiar with Islay whisky, I must have tasted most of them. This was the worst I have ever tasted. There is an unpleasant fishy nose (not to be mistaken for the pleasant salty of an Ardbeg) and after that it's just an undistinguished whisky. I really don't understand all the great reviews, except that most of them are written by people who have not actually tasted it. I like the own brand islay from Sainsbury, and the offering from Asda is very good indeed. The M&S effort is very dissapointing

Reviewer Ratings

Value for Money

Poor

Packaging

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Value for Money

Poor

Packaging

Average

01 January 2013MargeH

A very welcome gift

Yes, I recommend this

I bought this as a gift for my father. He said it was a very good whisky. A lovely smooth taste. A great gift to send when you don't want to send flowers.

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

31 December 2012Ithinkmynameisyou

An outstanding whisky

Yes, I recommend this

I bought this as a gift for a friend. The packaging was great and when I showed it to others everyone commented about how good it was. Even my grandad, who knows his whisky, liked it. Recommend it to others. Also, the Marks and Spencer site was convenient for shopping (except, the Outlet part of it, which wasn't).

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

19 December 2012RosieInverness

A really good bottle of Whisky!

Yes, I recommend this

As the Whisky is very well packed, - it is a nice way of sending some Christmas Cheer. My friend was absolutely delighted with this. I added some Shortbread to the present as well, - making truly traditional Scottish Fare.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

22 November 2012liplip

Brilliant

Yes, I recommend this

As I don't live in UK, I needed to send a present to my Dad for his 70th Birthday, ordering on the website was so easy to use and it was delivered on time. My Dad has since rung to say, he was so impressed and that he is really enjoying savouring the Whiskey. Good choice!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Accurate Description

Excellent

Taste

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Accurate Description

Excellent

Taste

Excellent

02 November 2012dudfromkingsport

70th Birthday Gift

Yes, I recommend this

Bought the bottle of Islay for a friend who was celebrating his 70th birthday, it was delivered as promised and went a long way to making his day that bit more special - must have been a good bottle as the feedback was that it did not last very long

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Accurate Description

Excellent

Taste

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Accurate Description

Excellent

Taste

Good

22 October 2012Giftofwhisky

Great present!

Yes, I recommend this

Received rave reviews after giving this tipple as a gift! Great service too.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Accurate Description

Excellent

Taste

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Accurate Description

Excellent

Taste

Excellent

10 October 2012WoodbridgeMaths

A very good thank-you gift for our parents

Yes, I recommend this

Both sets of parents really appreciated the gift and how smooth the whisky was.

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Good

Value for Money

Average

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Freshness

Good

Value for Money

Average

Longevity

Excellent

Packaging

Excellent

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