ABV 48.2%
This is a bit of me – it’s delicate and balanced enough that you aren’t blown away by peat, getting the full spectrum of flavour.
Phoebe Calver
GreatDrams Ventures Limited
Bottler
Islay Single Cask Series
Expression
Single Malt
Type
7
Age (Years)
2021
Year of Bottling
48.2%
ABV
Islay
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Moss and earthy peat, artificial note of fruit pastilles, a little orange blossom, heather, and edge of sun tan oil.
Palate: Delightfully peated, with an edge of coffee grounds and mint. Very smooth, with a hint of fennel bringing some toasted warmth, charcoal and syrupy ginger notes.
Finish: Medium, with that minted peat and chewed coffee bean.
Comment: This is a bit of me – it’s delicate and balanced enough that you aren’t blown away by peat, getting the full spectrum of flavour.
Score: 8.4
Taster
Nose: Delicate wood smoke and eucalyptus, peppermint leaf and cut flower stems. Icing sugar and grist, freshly baked white bread with honey. Pistachio butter.
Palate: Gentle smoke. Anise and almond flakes. Pear drop and lime juice, with sourdough and delicate menthol too. Smoked vanilla cake with icing sugar dusting.
Finish: Medium length. Fades on sweet, delicate anise notes.
Comment: This is a delicate and pleasing peated malt that holds up very well in the glass.
Score: 8.1
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