Nose: Manuka honey, worn leather and chocolate, with roasted hazelnuts, raisins and burnt orange peel. Mouth: Intense peat, honey and mocha, followed by smoky spices, roasted chestnuts and charred oak.
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 Tôir The Turbo Origin Scotland / Speyside Provenance and type of barley(S) Undisclosed Tourbage 71 ppm Maturation(s) Three American virgin oak casks and five Oloroso casks Alcohol: 50.0% Specifications: No chill filtration or outturn colorants Undisclosed
A well-balanced, lightly saline Highland single malt whisky that makes an excellent aperitif. A crisp, dry, appetizing malt that opens with fresh, sweet orange notes and a long, dry finish.
Nose: Beautiful notes of lavender, vetiver and incense candles. There's a touch of leather, a little almond and a hint of wax. A drop of water opens up the aromatic spectrum, revealing hints of wood smoke, damp peat, a hint of menthol and more old leather.
Mouth: Salty and creamy, savory, eucalyptus oil, salted caramel, smoked pecans, wood smoke, creosote and tar. There's also a background of sweetness, like smoked pear crumble and a bit of fudge.
Finish: Notes of leather, salted caramel and a refreshing menthol sensation.
Nose: Aromas of vanilla, caramel and tropical fruit emerge delicately. Mouth: On the palate, there are notes of cereal, honey and black pepper, with a creamy texture. Finish: The finish is long and aromatic, leaving a warm sensation of toasted oak and sweet spices.
Nose: Ardbeg 19-year-old Traigh Bhan Btn°7 reveals the smoky, peaty notes characteristic of Ardbeg distillery, with hints of vanilla and dried fruit. Feel: On the palate, this single malt offers a smooth texture with flavors of smoke, caramel, tropical fruit and sweet spices. Finish: The finish is long and warm, marked by notes of peat, pepper and dark chocolate.
Nose: Manuka honey, worn leather and chocolate, with roasted hazelnuts, raisins and burnt orange peel. Mouth: Intense peat, honey and mocha, followed by smoky spices, roasted chestnuts and charred oak.