Single Malts of Scotland, Marriage of Casks 'An Islay Distillery' 30YO (700ml)
Single Malts of Scotland,
A Marriage of Casks, An Islay Distillery (30YO)
47.5% ABV
This is a marriage of whiskies from 1990 to 1991, matured in just three casks, two American oak refill barrels and a refill sherry butt, which yielded a total of 1241 bottles.
This is a wonderfully old-fashioned 30 year old Islay single malt in the best sense of the word – from an undisclosed distillery.
Aged in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks to create a seductive smoky whisky with spice and tropical hints.
Tasting Notes
Nose: A wonderfully old-fashioned, Islay peat with a hint of the medicinal mixed with ripe red fruit. The classic, rich coastal feel builds with beach bonfire smoke and hints of the tropical.
Taste: Dense, earthy smoke gives way to dried mango and mint leaves while the texture envelopes the palate. The classic note of bandages are there but balanced against a rich sweetness with hints of papaya.
Palate: Beautiful spice comes through in the finish with toasted oak and more of the medicinal smoke carrying a gentle caramel sweetness.
ABOUT SINGLE MALTS OF SCOTLAND MARRIAGE
The Single Malts of Scotland is a range of superb Single Malt Scotch Whiskies selected from the six main producing regions of Scotland. As all of our casks age, they develop their own unique characters. For every bottling in the Single Malts of Scotland Marriage series, we carefully select from these casks and bring a handful together to create a more complex and rewarding dram