48,9°
Distillery : Bowmore, Clynelish, Laphroaig, Mortlach - Islay, Highlands, Speyside
Recharred, Refill Bourbon Barrels and Hogsheads, Refill Sherry Butts, French Oak Casks
Independent Bottling
By Compass Box
Limited Edition
Blended Malt
Bottled in 2021
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 35 ppm
The 3rd No Name batch is announced as the ultimate. Where the first was dominated by the powerful black smoke of Ardbeg, the second offered a fine marriage between Caol Ila and Talisker, with a fruity, iodised and bewitching peat. The third is dominated by Laphroaig, which constitutes 74% of the blend. Exactly 10,794 bottles were produced.
Let's Taste It :
Very fine, coal-like smoke. The blackish particles clog the throat and lungs. Motor oil, gas oil, old tyres, rusty nails. It's definitely Laphroaig. Combined with the old smoked meat of Mortlach, the greasy wax of Clynelish and some white fruits from Bowmore. A fine blend, as always from Compass Box. On the palate, nice balance between thick peat and a nice sweetness. Genoise, marzipan. Juicy pear and some herbal fragrances. The finish is very pleasant, but not very robust, although quite long, with a hint of coffee, cold meat, charcoal and earth.
In Short,
I really liked this one. I'd like to do a tasting of all 3 to see which is the best and the different trends. I feel like they complement each other to build an almost exhaustive picture of everything peat has to offer. It's very interesting. Unfortunately, the price is excessive this time, a little higher than the previous two. Such a price is unjustified.
Score : 88
To Be Listened Whilee Sipping :
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