An Islay Distillery 30 Year Old | Single Malts of Scotland - Marriage of Casks
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This well aged single malt from Islay was distilled at an undisclosed distillery and matured for over 30 years. A marriage of whiskies from 1990 and 1991 have been used that were matured in combination of two American oak refill barrels and a refill sherry butt. Bottled at 47.5% vol and released by Elixir Distillers as part of the excellent Single Malt of Scotland, Marriage of Casks series.
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Nose
A wonderfully old-fashioned, Islay peat with a hint of the medicinal mixed with ripe red fruit. The classic, rich coastal feel builds with beach bonfire smoke and hints of the tropical.
Palate
Dense, earthy smoke gives way to dried mango and mint leaves while the texture envelopes the palate. The classic note of bandages are there but balanced against a rich sweetness with hints of papaya.
Finish
Beautiful spice comes through in the finish with toasted oak and more of the medicinal smoke carrying a gentle caramel sweetness.