Which "Lighter Side of Islay"

[boss302]

Actually there are nine operating distilleries in Islay.

Ardbeg

Bowmore

Bunnahabein

Bruichlladich

Lagavulin

Laphroaig

Cao Ila

Port Charlotte reopened in 2007

Kilchoman is a new distillery built in 2005.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islay_Single_Malts#Active_Distilleries

I've heard about Kilchoman-- small farm distillery whose spirit isn't likely to make it to the US, from what I've been hearing.

I didn't know Bruichladdich re-opened the Port Charlotte distillery, though. Any idea what character of malt they will be producing?

[kateric]

I didn't care for Bunnahabhain, but I did like Bruichladdich's very lightly peated stuff, like the 15 yr Second Edition (Sauternes) and the Infinity (Rioja) and the 17 year (bourbon finish).