It is described as having 'aromas of Islay peat smoke and sea salt, followed by notes of warm leather, stewed rhubarb and a wonderful vanilla sweetness on the palate'.
This single malt comes from an undisclosed Islay distillery and is bottled at 57% alcohol. Scarabus takes its name from an area of farmland north of Islay, between Bridgend and Ballygrant, on which a distillery, named Scarabuss, operated for a year in 1817-18.
Nose: Knockando 18 Year Old Slow Matured whisky offers subtle aromas of nuts, vanilla and honey, with a touch of pear and sweet spices. Feel: On the palate, this single malt from the Speyside region reveals notes of toffee, fresh fruit and oak, with a velvety texture and a slight hint of cinnamon. Finish: The finish is long and smooth, with lingering notes of honey, ripe fruit and a slight hint of hazelnut.
It is described as having 'aromas of Islay peat smoke and sea salt, followed by notes of warm leather, stewed rhubarb and a wonderful vanilla sweetness on the palate'.