The new bottling of the famous Beathan (a peated single malt from a distillery in the Southern Highlands) follows the trend of previous ones. it was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2018. Outturn of 1200 bottles.
The use of continental peat results in the complete absence of the maritime aromas of the peated whiskies of the islands, making Beathan quite unique in its style but just as robust and intense as the heaviest malts of the islands.
This 14-year-old single malt whisky is an enigma in which the aromas and even the flavor continually evolve. A complex and interesting blend with a smooth palate and a bitter finish.
Nose: Scapa 10 Year Old reveals delicate notes of honey, fresh fruit and sweet spices. Mouth: On the palate, this whisky reveals flavors of creamy vanilla, oak, tropical fruit and a light touch of smoke. Finish: The finish is long and warm, with hints of citrus and honey that linger pleasantly on the palate.
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: Elegant, very light peat, malty, fruity, a hint of honey.
Mouth: Round and complex, almost stewed ripe apples, honey, sweet spices and more peat smoke than on the nose. Vanilla and honey complete the picture. A hint of saltiness.
A pleasant, light aperitif malt whisky that opens with a soft, fresh, balanced attack, then dries to a short finish. Doughy and buttery on the palate, this textured single malt whisky presents notes of lemon and pineapple with a slightly aniseed and smoky finish.