{"product_id":"islay-mist-8-year-old-blended-scotch-whisky","title":"Islay Mist 8 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIslay Mist 8 Year Old is a blended Scotch whisky that draws on Laphroaig as its principal malt whisky heart — an unusual blended Scotch that specifically incorporates the intensely peated and medicinal Islay character of Laphroaig into a more accessible blended format, softening the full force of Laphroaig’s smoke with grain whisky and lighter malts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIslay Mist was created in 1927 by MacDonald \u0026amp; Muir for the 21st birthday of the son of Lord Margadale of Islay, using Laphroaig as the heart malt. The blend is an interesting middle ground between full-force Laphroaig and standard non-peated blended Scotch — the Laphroaig character is clearly present but softened by the blending. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes Islay Mist actually contain Laphroaig?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Laphroaig is the principal malt whisky in Islay Mist, and the Laphroaig connection is part of the brand’s founding story and identity. The intensely peated, medicinal character of Laphroaig is present in the blend but softened by the grain whisky and lighter malt components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Islay Mist good for people who like Laphroaig but want something lighter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Islay Mist 8 Year is a reasonable bridge between full Laphroaig intensity and standard blended Scotch. The peat and medicinal character is recognisably Laphroaig-influenced but more approachable for everyday drinking or for guests who prefer less smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does Islay Mist actually contain Laphroaig?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — Laphroaig is the principal malt whisky in Islay Mist, part of the brand's founding story. The intensely peated character is present but softened by grain whisky and lighter malt components.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Islay Mist good for people who like Laphroaig but want something lighter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — a reasonable bridge between full Laphroaig intensity and standard blended Scotch. More approachable for everyday drinking.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Islay Mist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904183341127,"sku":"WW 158540","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/IslayMist8YearOldBlendedScotchWhisky.png?v=1782422500","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/islay-mist-8-year-old-blended-scotch-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}