About Spirited Soaps!

Transparent soap making is a complex two stage process which requires the addition of alcohol – fortunately something Islay has in abundance!

Firstly, vegetable oils are mixed in small batches using the traditional “cold process”. This means that the fats and oils are melted and reacted with caustic to form normal opaque soap. This is an exothermic reaction, meaning that it generates its own heat. No external heat source is required to drive the neutralisation – hence “cold process”.

When this reaction is complete the soap mixture is cooked with soft Islay water, extra vegetable glycerin and Islay Malt whisky to keep the soap crystals nice and small. The soap now resembles liquid gold and is ready to pour & scent with pure essential oils. When set the blocks are left to dry for 2 weeks allowing the angels to have their share of the whisky and to ensure you won’t smell like a distillery!

The resulting soaps look like a solid dram but have the scent of the carefully blended essential oils. They produce a luxurious lather and are extremely mild on the skin. 100% pure, 100% Islay.