Islay Icons. One Night Only.

We love Islay.

Its rugged beauty, its storied distilleries, and above all, its incomparable whiskies.

And for one night only, we invite our guests to savour an extraordinary flight of Islay malts — a heartfelt showcase curated exclusively for this year’s Spirit of Toronto in our very own Islay Lounge.

Throughout the evening, our lounge host Régis Lemaitre will open one remarkable bottle from each of Islay’s ten Grand Cru distilleries — offering a rare opportunity to experience the full range of Islay’s distinctive, unmistakable character in a single night.

We start with Port Ellen.

The journey begins with a distillery few have had the privilege to taste: a treasured pour of Port Ellen 1981 from this legendary silent still.

From there our tour of Islay’s smoky treasures continues around the island as we open rarities such as the Lagavulin 1980 Distillers Edition — a true masterpiece from one of Islay’s most revered distilleries — and a rare ceramic jug of Bruichladdich 1984 bottled for Germany, alongside sleeper hits such as an audacious young Caol Ila with a Madeira finish, and a fruit bomb of a Bowmore 18 Year Old at cask strength.

Perfectly complementing the smoky brilliance of Islay, guests can enjoy freshly shucked oysters and lively banter at our Oyster Bar, hosted in the Islay Lounge by oyster sommelier Patrick McMurray aka ‘Shucker Paddy’.

A Tour of Islay. For Just One Night.

From the first pour to the final flourish, it’s safe to say that this is a showcase that will never be assembled again.

Bottles being opened —

• Port Ellen 1981, 43% (Provenance McGibbon)

• Caol Ila ‘Creosote & Candied Fruits’, 54.5% (Coopers Choice)

• Ardnahoe 5 Year Old, 50% (OB)

• Bunnahabhain 2005 Palo Cortado, 55.5% (OB)

• Kilchoman 100% Islay Fifth Edition, 50% (OB)

• Bruichladdich 1984, 46% (OB for Germany)

• Bowmore 18 Year Old, 55.2% (North Star)

• Williamson 12 Year Old, 50% (Thompson Bros)

• Lagavulin 1980 Distillers Edition, 43% (OB)

• Ardbeg Smoketrails Côte-Rôtie Edition, 46% (OB)

#JustOneNight

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Tickets 90% Sold. Book Now to Avoid Disappointment.

For connoisseurs Spirit of Toronto is an occasion — a one-night-only gathering of rare and remarkable spirits, curated for those who appreciate the exceptional.

And this year’s all-VIP edition raises the bar with fewer crowds, less rushing, and more old and rare whisky.

In short, it’s a setting designed for the fullest appreciation of truly exceptional spirits.

Tickets are 90% sold. Advanced sales only.

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