What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whisky no. 4 from Islay an island (5)" mean?

The definition is "Whisky". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MALT (synonym="Whisky") + A (abbreviation="from") = MALTA; definition: "an island" The answer is MALTA.

Whisky no. 4 from Islay an island (5)

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