Chapter 7 Chronicle Islay 8 Year Old is an independent bottling of single malt from an undisclosed Islay distillery, distilled in 2011 and bottled at 49.2% ABV.
The premise of Chapter 7 Whisky is simple: each cask of whisky is unique, and its wood, age, temperature and warehouse location all tell their own story. Founder Selim Evin travels to Scotland and Ireland to hand-select casks from the inventories of great distilleries. The Chronicle range keeps the source distillery a secret while sharing everything else about the casks.
It offers a classic Islay single malt profile, peat smoke and maritime character, bottled strong and pure.
A secret-distillery Islay malt, it makes an intriguing gift for peat lovers.
Sip it neat, then add a drop of water.
Scotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.
Islay, off Scotland's west coast, is famous for heavily peated single malts; peat burned to dry the barley gives a smoky, medicinal and maritime character.
Independent bottlers buy casks from distilleries and bottle them under their own labels, often at higher strength and without colouring or chill filtration, offering a different view of a distillery's spirit.
Some distilleries allow their whisky to be sold only without their name, which is why secret-distillery bottlings like this one exist.
Bottled at 49.2% ABV, it keeps a full texture; a few drops of water open up the smoke and fruit.
Tasting Notes
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Region: Islay.
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Character: Classic peated Islay profile.
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Strength: 49.2% ABV.
Specifications
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Bottler: Chapter 7 Whisky (Selim Evin)
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Distillery: Undisclosed Islay distillery
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Style: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Age: 8 years (distilled 2011)
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Proof / ABV: 98.4 proof (49.2% ABV)
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Region: Islay, Scotland
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with smoked salmon, oysters or blue cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which distillery made it?
It is an undisclosed Islay distillery.
How old is it?
Eight years, distilled in 2011.
Who bottled it?
Chapter 7, an independent bottler.
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