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Big Peat Smokehouse Edition - Feis Isle 2023

Big Peat Smokehouse Edition - Feis Isle 2023, 48% abv

Smooth, rich, dry earthy peat, malty and menthol on the nose. Rich decadent mouthfeel. Lovely rich peat notes, ashes, vanilla and sweet tannins on the palate. Rich peaty medium finish. Delightful.

87
Rock Island Year of The Dragon Edition

Rock Island Year of The Dragon Edition, 54.8% abv

Vanilla aromas then dry smoke and peat prickle on the nose. Dry smoky peat mouthfeel. Lovely vanilla emerges then dry sweet peat dominates on the palate. Pleasant. Medium finish.

73
Sheep Dip Islay Malt

Sheep Dip Islay Malt, 40% abv

Mild medicinal aromas with rich peat and sweet manure on the nose. Round smoky mouthfeel. Sweet iodine, peaty, touch of smoke on the palate. Straightforward. Sweet peat on a medium finish.

78
Turntable Track 2 Firestarter

Turntable Track 2 Firestarter, 46% abv

Dry peat, earthy, fruity, red berries, sherry and dry grasses on the nose. Sherry and peat mouthfeel. Red fruit, raisins, loads of sherry, some grasses and lively spices on the palate. Peat and sherry on a medium finish.

82
Turntable Track 3 Purple Haze

Turntable Track 3 Purple Haze, 46% abv

Dry, red fruit, hint of Christmas cake, sherry and a bit of smoke on the nose. Sherry mouthfeel sensation. Gentle, dry sherry, red fruit, mild tannins, round, spicy with light sweetness emerging on the palate. Soft sherry and spices on a medium finish.

75
Turntable Track 1 Joy Discovery Invention

Turntable Track 1 Joy Discovery Invention, 46% abv

Cherry jam, red fruit, sherry, hint of lemon and anise on the nose. Sweet dry mouthfeel. Red berries, citrus notes, grasses, herbs then dry flowers on the palate. Fruity bubble gum on a medium finish.

78
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard, 2019

Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard, 2019, 43% abv

Dry spicy hay, vanilla, soft sherry and white fruit on the nose. Soft spicy mouthfeel. Smooth, floral notes, some spices and a wee edge on the palate. Medium finish.

77
Cask Islay Cask Strength Sherry Edition

Cask Islay Cask Strength Sherry Edition, 59.9% abv

Slow to open, dry peat, distant sherry aromas, sweet oak caramel and toasted honey on the nose. Round soft mouthfeel. Honey, flowers, very light smoke, honey and bacon on the palate. Some sherry and sweet earthiness on a medium finish. Lacks balance.

65
Blended Malt No 5, 199 24 Years Old, Berry Brothers and Rudd

Blended Malt No 5, 199 24 Years Old, Berry Brothers and Rudd, 50.1% abv

Dry, sweet fruit and gentle light spices on the nose. Rich dry mouthfeel. Light spices, honey and lovely fruit on the palate. SIMPLE and straightforward. Very pleasant. Well balanced. Medium finish.

81
Blended Malt 1979 44 Years Old, Berry Brothers and Rudd

Blended Malt 1979 44 Years Old, Berry Brothers and Rudd, 52.6% abv

Gentle flowers, soft vanilla aromas and honey on the nose. Fresh gentle mouthfeel. Light sherry, wee tropical fruit notes, white fruit, flowers and supporting spices on the palate. Rich floral notes and gentle spices on a medium finish.

82