Nose: Campfire, peat and light, sweet, vanilla oak spices.
Mouth: More smoke, salt, malt and obvious woody spices with subtle notes of grain, paprika and green apple. Peat embers and notes of cedar and sawdust.
The Mossburn team has specialized in blending and bottling for almost 30 years. Mossburn is known for its range of Vintage Casks whisky, including its Scotch Island and Speyside blended malts.
In 2013, the Torabhaig project was launched by Mossburn and began with the renovation of the old farmhouse in the village of the same name. After four years of restoration and modernization, Torabhaig has been a fully operational malt distillery since January 2017.
Producer Torabhaig Distillery Brand Allt Gleann Origin Scotland / Skye Barley(S) provenance and type Concerto and Lauréat Tourbage Spirit 77 ppm / 22.8 ppm in bottle Maturation(s) 80% ex 1st fill Bourbon cask and 20% 2nd fill Alcohol: 61.1% Specifications: No chill filtration or colorants
Nose: Sweet and rich, with fruity aromas suggesting baked apple, pear and peach. These are soon joined by a rich caramel note, reminiscent of sweet butterscotch. All these aromas are mellow, round and mouth-watering.
Mouth: Firm and full-bodied, richly fruity from the start, the powerful, fresh taste soon becomes deliciously sweet and salty, with a hint of salt amid the spicy intensity.
Finish: Quite long, it finishes smoothly, dry, slightly spicy and slightly refreshing.
Nose: Overall dry, vinous impression supported by spicy, woody notes. Seductive aromas of tart red berries, vanilla, a hint of wax. A little water softens the nose and relaxes the aroma, without much alteration.
Mouth: Ultra-unctuous, gourmet texture. Barley sugar, pinch of salt, suggestions of currant and crunchy grape. At reduced strength, it's not as tart, but still spicy; the sweetness is enhanced but the mouth-watering spicy heat remains.
Finish: Long and dry with pepper and mild spice. With milder water, now with a trace of fondant in the aftertaste.
Nose: Campfire, peat and light, sweet, vanilla oak spices.
Mouth: More smoke, salt, malt and obvious woody spices with subtle notes of grain, paprika and green apple. Peat embers and notes of cedar and sawdust.