Ian Macleod Islay, Aged 8 Years

Specification

Ian Macleod

Brand

Ian Macleod

Bottler

Islay, Aged 8 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

8

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Islay

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Taster

Nose: Burnt grass.

Palate: Light. Sandy. Peat. Fruit - lots of it. Iron. Plenty of flavour development.

Finish: Long, smoky, warming.

Comment: A promising middleweight. Could be a contender in two or three years.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Dry with notes of heather, fishboxes, cigar ash and dried seaweed.

Palate: Dry malty (kiln-like) with good positive attack.

Finish: Ash like with a peppery lift.

Comment: Eminently drinkable, direct and simple.

Score: 7.8

7.8

Overall Score