46°
Distillery : Torabhaig - Islands
1st Fill and Refill Quercus Alba American Oak Toasted and Bourbon Casks
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2025
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated around 78 ppm
In a couple of years, Torabhaig will be able to release its ten-year-old whisky, but in the meantime, we can enjoy this Legacy Series, now in its fourth chapter, a succession of fairly young limited editions that showcase the various qualities of the distillate. According to some websites, this one is aged between five and six years and is a blend of Quercus Alba American Oak Casks, some heavily toasted, others 1st Fill from Kentucky, and others reconditioned in the distillery's cellars. The ppm level is very high, but this is not apparent in the glass. The barley varieties used are Concerto and Laureate, and the yeast is Pinnacle MG.
Let's Taste It :
The limestone marries well with sweet vanilla, the peat is not too strong, quite mineral and full-bodied, slate, caramelised wood, salt crystals, wildflower honey. Beautiful power, mirabelle plums, hazelnut cream, coconut pearls. Very light lemon. Rocky, chalky, creamy on the palate, then some fruit, Conference pears, controlled spices. Almond paste. Relatively long finish, touch of woody bitterness, lychees, macerated almonds, lemon peel. A pinch of salt, tall grasses. Pepper and cloves.
In Short,
I must say that after the first two expressions in the series, which didn't really thrill me, this one is starting to look promising. It's still a little young, but there's a nice salinity and mineral notes combined with light fruit, everything is well controlled, it's nice. That said, I really liked the nose, but the palate is disappointing, still too light. And the finish is a little bitter. So it's not perfect, even if it's really interesting. At this stage, it can only get better. The price is about right.
Score : 86
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Rosa Damask - The Sun
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