Glenglassaugh Torfa

 

 

 

50°

Distillery : Glanglassaugh - Highlands

Bourbon Casks 

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2014

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Peated around 20 ppm 

Torfa means "peat" in Old Norse, the Scandinavian language used by the Vikings in the 14th century.

Let's Taste It : 

Grainy peat, not invasive or boring, but which enhances the fruits and the slightly iodised flavour. Fresh pear, juicy apple, some exotic fruits, papaya, pineapple, passion fruit. A hint of dried coconut. Intermittent floral fragrances. On the palate, relatively light but nevertheless pleasant, with vanilla and cane sugar. Discreet spices, nutmeg and cloves, a dash of limestone. A pleasant finish, reminiscent of tart tatin. Flambéed meringue and candied lemon.

 

In Short, 

It's a pleasant surprise. It's not revolutionary, but the combination of exotic fruits and peat without excess is interesting. However, the price is a bit high in my opinion. 

Score : 84

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