Experience a bold and characterful Islay malt with the Islay #3 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company 13 Year Old Blended Malt (Batch 5), a limited-edition small-batch release showcasing the smoky, maritime complexity that defines Islay whisky. Aged for 13 years and bottled at cask strength, this Boutique-y series favourite delivers layers of coastal peat smoke, oily brine, citrus zest, vanilla sweetness, earthy malt and savoury depth. With its comic-style label art, limited outturn, and cult following among peat lovers, Islay #3 Batch 5 has become a highly collectible bottling offering exceptional value, flavour intensity, and strong secondary-market interest.
🥃 Bottle Overview
Brand: That Boutique-y Whisky Company (Atom Brands)
Name: Islay #3 – 13 Year Old Blended Malt (Batch 5)
Region: Islay, Scotland
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 Years
Batch: 5
ABV: Typically ~48–53% (varies by exact bottling — send a photo for precision)
Volume: 50cl (standard Boutique-y bottle size)
Style: Smoky, coastal, cask-strength blended Islay malt
Label: Signature graphic comic artwork, unique to Boutique-y releases
Outturn: Limited — small batch production
Batch 5 continues Boutique-y’s tradition of sourcing distinctive Islay components, often rumoured to include well-known distilleries (undisclosed).
🌫️ Flavour Profile (Typical for Islay #3 Batch 5)
A classic Boutique-y Islay peat bomb with coastal elegance:
Thick peat smoke, soot, char
Sea spray, brine, iodine
Lemon zest, green apple, grapefruit oil
Vanilla, honeyed malt
Ashy earthiness and warm pepper spice
Long, smoky, salty finish
This batch is often praised for balancing smoke + citrus + coastal depth.
🧠 Why Collectors Want It
Limited-edition Boutique-y batch with cult following
Bold, classic Islay smoky character
Great “drinkers’ collectible” at accessible value
Attractive comic-style label appeal
Part of a sought-after multi-batch series
Rising demand for age-stated cask-strength Islay malts