Islay Mist
8.8

Islay Mist

Blended Scotch Whisky

ABV 40%

A distinctively Laphroaig-led blend, even though that distillery and this blend are now owned by separate companies.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Islay Mist

Brand

Blended Scotch Whisky

Expression

Blended

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Big, seaweedy, medicinal, slightly sharp tang.

Palate: Firm, malty, grassy, with sweetness, spiciness and oily, olivey, bitterness.

Finish: A return to seaweed. Very appetising.

Comment: A distinctively Laphroaig-led blend, even though that distillery and this blend are now owned by separate companies.

Score: 8.5

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: A subtle and seductive mixture of peat and seaweed. Mellow grain thins this out backed by a salty background and compelling sweet malt.

Palate: The peat is dominant but checked by a complex fusion of sweet malt, salt and oak.

Finish: The soft peats cling to the roof of the mouth as toffee and coffee ensure a bitter-sweet finish.

Comment: Classic blended whisky which lets the grain maximise the complexity of peated Islay malts.

Score: 9

8.8
Overall Score

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