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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. This is an independent bottling by The Character of Islay Whisky Company, part of Atom Brands, as part of their Stories of Wind & Wave range. It was distilled in 2001 and matured for 18 years in a refill bourbon barrel.
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87 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.
softshoe_notebook25 Septthe herbal and medicinal notes, with a bit of lemon, give this more than just peat to talk about. still, the intense smoke and tar sound like they would take the lead, so it may be a lot if you want something gentler.
Peat smoke leads; lemon lifts.
This is a peat-led single malt with a strong coastal character. The nose combines intense smoke and tar with seaweed and seashell notes, while lemon provides a contrasting citrus note. On the palate, vanilla and subtle sweetness sit alongside the smoke, but pepper, spices and smoked fish keep it firmly savoury. The finish deserves particular attention: the smoke lingers, with warm peat, prominent herbal notes, lemon zest and camphor. That lasting peat character suits a preference for a finish that remains clearly defined. For my taste, the spice and lemon make the heavier notes more interesting, though the tar and medicinal character could be a reservation for someone seeking a gentler whisky.
sundialrambler24 MarThe pepper and spices give this a lively edge, while vanilla and a little sweetness soften the smoky, peaty character. That contrast makes for a bold but appealing mix.
