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A distillery located on the south coast of the Isle of Islay. It is currently part of the Scotch whisky holdings of LVMH. Despite being closed twice in the latter 20th century, the distillery's heavily-peated single malt has always been highly-regarded.
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89 / 100 · Based on 2 published reviews.
The coastal air and salted butter give the peat a clear edge, while pear and honey soften it. The lingering fruit and spice make this a warmly appealing direction.
saltair kettle5 SeptThe clearest point of interest is the contrast: earthy peat and mature oak against Conference pear on the nose and soft nectarine on the palate. That fruit gives the character a brighter edge, though the overall direction is firmly peaty rather than crisp and fresh. The long finish, with tobacco, baking spices and cooked fruit, sounds substantial without relying on vague praise. A well-described, peat-led profile with enough fruit to keep it from feeling one-note.
