This limited edition was aged in air-dried virgin American oak casks. The result is sweet vanilla fudge aromas with toasted cereals and citrus blossoms. Sweet but peppery notes follow, with flavors of vanilla, fresh peppermint and oak. A subtle smokiness lingers on the finish.
Nose: Edradour 12 yo Caledonia whisky reveals subtle aromas of dried fruit, honey and vanilla, with a hint of smoky oak. Feel: On the palate, this Scottish single malt offers rich flavors of candied fruit, caramel and sweet spices, balanced by woody notes and a slight hint of peat. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of ripe fruit and honey on the palate, with a subtle sherry cask influence.
Nose: Very distinctively oily, with touches of extra virgin olive oil, sweet briar wood, aromatic herbs (coriander & sage) and a suggestion of smoked lemon peel. A splash of water releases more oiliness, like linseed oil, a gentle waxiness, and a burst of perfumed, aromatic carbolic soap, and finally, a whiff of crème brulee. Mouth: A soft, oily, mouthcoating texture leads into a rich, sweet, smoky palate, with hints of oak moss, treacle, aniseed lozenges and a lovely, sweet, woody/balsamic flavour. This is then followed by smoked apricots and eucalyptus oil. Finish: Finally comes a lingering, sweet/smoky aftertaste, with a touch of cumin, cardamon and the merest hint of coconut.
Nose: Glen Elgin 18 Year Old SR2017 reveals notes of ripe fruit, honey and vanilla, with a subtle hint of oak. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals flavors of caramel, sweet spice and dried fruit, balanced by a sugary sweetness. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a sensation of sweetness and lingering woody notes.
PEAT is the perfect expression of smoky whisky, with all the coastal character you'd expect from an island whisky, as well as a balanced sweetness.
a handful of distilleries have been chosen from across the island to create an Islay blended malt, taking the distinct character of each and bringing them together to celebrate peat.
Nose: Sweet with vanilla and a mix of citrus, oak and underlying smoke.
Mouth: Notes of cracked black pepper are followed by flavors of citrus, toasted cereal, fresh garden mint and oak.