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.
Nose: Benriach Malting Season reveals delicate aromas of malted cereals, ripe fruit and honey. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals notes of creamy vanilla, sweet spices and toasty oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to lingering flavors of dried fruit and toffee.
Nez : Le Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or offre des arômes sucrés et fruités de miel, d'abricot et de vanille, avec une touche de gingembre épicé. Bouche : En bouche, ce single malt écossais se révèle doux et onctueux, avec des notes de miel, de fruits tropicaux et d'épices douces. Finish : La finale est longue et chaleureuse, laissant une sensation de douceur et de fruits mûrs en bouche.
This Bruichladdich is extremely creamy, maritime and bright. Full of power and peppery, waxy texture, it shows the robustness of Islay whisky without the peat. And it's a true island single malt, evocative and beautifully coastal and mineral.