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Distillery Officially Unknown - Islay and Islands
American Bourbon Barrels
Independent Bottling
By Ian MacLeod Distillers Ltd.
Core Range
Blended Malt
Launched in 2009
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 12 ppm
There are 140 Scottish islands, and only nine of them have whisky distilleries. This Blended Malt, which has been available since 2009, brings them all together, with the exception of Lewis (home to Abhainn Dearg), Harris and Raasay (home to the two young distilleries of the same name), making 6 islands: Islay, Jura, Mull, Orkney, Skye and Arran. For 4 of them, there is only one distillery on the island, so we know which one it is: Isle of Jura, Isle of Arran, Talisker and Tobermory, Torabhaig being far too recent to be included in the composition of this Blend. As for the other two, it's a mystery. We can assume that they are Highland Park and Caol Ila, but nothing is certain. This curiosity is marketed by a sub-brand of Ian MacLeod Distillers called William Maxwell & Co.
Let's Taste It :
A beautiful nose full of iodine and limestone, coastal, where you can see the cliffs rise, the gulls soar and the waves break. Sea foam, kelp, oysters, the air of the open sea. A few white fruits as well, quite light, white plums, Italia grapes. Liquid honey. Heather. Not bad at all. The palate follows the same lines, iodine, light peat, red spices, turmeric, saffron, paprika. Fresh apples and pears. A pinch of pepper and salt. Quite a long finish, not at all disappointing, charcoal, earth, seawater. Silt.
In Short,
It's rather pleasant, a sort of synthesis of all the characteristics of island whiskies. The price is reasonable, and you can satisfy your curiosity by buying it. In the same profile, I seem to prefer the Rock Island, but I think a comparison would be fun.
Score : 85
To Be Listened While Sipping :
The Pretty Reckless - Heaven Knows
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