61,1°
Distillery : Torabhaig - Islands
Bourbon, Olroros and Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Virgin American Oak Casks
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
As we've been kind and generous customers of the distillery, they've reserved this special bottling for us French, limited to 2,400 bottles and aged for 5 years. Distilled and bottled in the same month as Allt Gleann Batch Strength, it also has exactly the same alcohol content. But it is not matured in the same way, as some Sherry casks have also been used. However, the peat content is not known, which is surprising from Torabhaig, who has always been meticulous on this point.
Let's Taste It :
The nose is rounder, but also more austere, then more mellow and velvety. The Sherry has a slight influence, which intensifies with aeration, bringing complexity and fruits, quinces, apricots, mirabelles, a bit candied. Jammy. Bourbon vanilla is also present, but thicker and more pastry-like. A very discreet hint of iodine. On the palate, the vanilla is more prominent, with muscat grapes. The spices are fairly controlled and pleasant. The finish is softer, but long and strong nonetheless, honeyed, with yellow plums and banana.
In Short,
Slightly better than the Allt Gleann Batch Strength, the Sherry casks add a little extra, but soften the finish, so much the better perhaps. We're in luck, because this bottling is one of the distillery's best, and at a very good price. I wouldn't be surprised if it runs out quickly.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
The War on Drugs - Under the Pressure
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