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Islay

Islay

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An island off Scotland's west coast that makes famous whisky and has wild scenery
  • proper noun
  • /ˈaɪlə/
: Islay
  • I'm a Macallan man myself, which obviously would suggest I am a Highlands Scotch man; however, I had a rather enjoyable glass of an Islay the other day. I believe it was Laphroaig, which was exceptionally powerful in taste and texture.
  • Islay distillery
  • Islay whisky
  • island of Islay

You know, I spent about six months on Islay the Margarita in Venezuela.

Examples

  • Usually, only a glass of Islay single malt invites such clarity.

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  • Somewhere between Islay and Skye.

    When Eight Bells Toll (1971)

  • The island of Islay is famous for its whisky distilleries and stunning landscapes.

  • When visiting Islay, I enjoyed touring the various distilleries that produce world-class Scotch.

  • Many tourists travel to Islay each year to experience its unique whisky culture and natural beauty.

Surface Forms

Islay main

Etymology

Islay comes from the Scottish Gaelic Ìle, the island's old local name, and Old Norse speakers used a similar form long ago. That's why Islay simply names the island off Scotland that is now famous for its whisky and wild coast.