Elements of Islay Oc6 8 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 2011, Elixir Distillers, 58.1%

Established as Speciality Drinks in 1999, Elixir Distillers was set up by brothers Sukhinder and Raj Singh who are also known for founding the online spirits retail site the Whisky Exchange. The independent bottlers have several ranges including the Single Malts of Scotland, Elements of Islay, and Port Askaig. The Elements range draws its inspiration from traditional medical laboratory labels and uses the periodic table to indicate different distilleries. This Oc6, distilled in 2011 and aged for 8 years in ex Bourbon barrels, is a heavily peated single malt from Islay.