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Wrapped in Mystery The Gaelic language is a vital part of the cultural heritage of the Scottish Isles.
The cloudy and misty weather in the Hebrides lends to the moody and mysterious atmosphere of the area.
Displayed on the label is a rendition of a ruined castle found through exploration into the history of isles of the Hebrides. Illustration of the ruined castle and surrounding landscape was specially commissioned from an artist on a nearby island and was produced as a traditional linocut and printed by hand on a Victorian cast iron print press.
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A classic ‘Island style’ Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Mossburn Distillers, Caisteal Chamuis (Castle Camus in English) offers easy access into the challenging world of peated whiskies. Bold and smoky, but with an approachable double cask finish that balances the heavy Island peat notes, this characterful whisky is blended from a careful selection of fine Single Malts all distilled on the islands of Scotland. Re-casked in first-fill bourbon barrels for added depth and a mellow oak spice finish, Caisteal Chamuis is bottled without coloring or chill filtration, like all Mossburn’s whiskies.
Caisteal Chamuis is the Gaelic name of the mysterious medieval ruin which lies on the headland of the eastern flank of Knock Bay, on the Isle of Skye, clearly visible from Mossburn’s new distillery, Torabhaig.
The pale teal glass evokes the gentle, natural hues of the Isle of Skye, adding an intriguing depth to the color of the spirit. As a tribute to Hebridean life and lore, the whisky reminds us of a time of peat fires, lively company, and bold spirits. The bottle’s label design was inspired by an exhaustive dive into the history of the area and the whisky found there throughout time. The label is designed to convey the mood and atmosphere of a place steeped in legend and myth. Founder and CEO of The Mossburn Distillers company, whisky maker Neil MacLeod Mathieson’s signature etched on every bottle.
