Meikle Tòir, which means 'great aspiration', represents the seasonal production of peated whisky that Billy Walker and his team at GlenAllachie began in 2018. Using continental peat from St Fergus, around 100,000 liters of spirit are produced in around six weeks a year. Meikle Tòir production begins with a long fermentation period of 160 hours - almost three times the industry average - and produces a fruity, ester-rich whisky.
Producer GlenAllachie Distillery Brand Meikle Tòir The Sherry One Origin Scotland / Speyside Provenance and type of barley(S) Undisclosed Tourbage 35 ppm Maturation(s) American ex-Bourbon oak casks, Then, puncheons of PX & Oloroso Sherry Alcohol: 48.0% Specifications: No chill filtration or colorants outturn Not communicated
Nose: This whisky reveals malty, smoky notes, as well as hints of dried fruit and vanilla. Mouth: On the palate, there are flavors of caramel, toasted cereal and candied fruit, with a hint of pepper. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a sensation of smoke and sweet fruit on the palate.
Nose: Pungent, oily, spicy molasses notes envelop creosote and smoky herbs. Roasted apples and raisins reveal a softer underside. With water, eucalyptus and menthol appear, while fennel and pine follow.
Mouth: Surprisingly balanced, the sizzling palate leads to peat smoke, coffee gruel and currants. Sweet lemon balm mingles with smoky tangerines, followed by a lively, smoky taste.
Finish: A long, sinuous finish brings subtle notes of vanilla and smoked butter.
Nose: Tomintoul's Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old whisky offers subtle aromas of smoke, honey and dried fruit, typical of single malts from Scotland's Speyside region. Feel: On the palate, this whisky proves balanced with notes of peat, caramel and vanilla, offering a rich, complex texture. Finish: The finish of Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of smoke and ripe fruit on the palate.
Nose: Notes of delicate orange lead followed by touches of apricot and popcorn lending sweetness to the maritime seaweed that echoes in the glass. Subtle pipe tobacco adds to the elegant smokiness and is rounded out by honey, vanilla and boiled sweets.
Palate: Light and zesty oak spice is joined by the rich and sweet bonfire smokiness that is so unmistakably Torabhaig spirit. Subtly waxy with hints of honey and vanilla balancing sea salt and seaweed that ebbs away to white pepper and sweet spice.
Finish: Like a sunset over the Sound of Sleat, this is lingering and elegant with notes of honey, storms and the ocean.