Elements of Islay
Peat - Full Proof
- 59.3
- 50cl
- Taste: 4
- Blended Malt
Elements of Islay Peat - Full Proof is an excellent expression of smoky whisky. It contains all the full-on coastal character you would expect from an island whisky, as well as balanced sweetness. Whisky has been used from a handful of distilleries across the island to create this Elements of Islay Blended Malt. It's taken the distinct character of each and bringing them together, focusing on Islay’s most famous flavour...
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Elements of Islay Peat - Full Proof is an excellent expression of smoky whisky. It contains all the full-on coastal character you would expect from an island whisky, as well as balanced sweetness. Whisky has been used from a handful of distilleries across the island to create this Elements of Islay Blended Malt. It's taken the distinct character of each and bringing them together, focusing on Islay’s most famous flavour - peat.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Fresh, sprightly barley entwined with peat smoke and bonfire embers. Bracing aromas of salty seaweed and seashells. Plenty of clean fruit – lemon, lime and grapefruit, while hiding underneath are notes of rich earth and liquorice.
Palate - Warm and leathery with thick-cut bacon, seashore campfires and roasted fruit: sweet apple and lime with a sprinkle of caster sugar. Layers of smoke and dark-chocolate limes envelope the palate and are intertwined with softer lemon oil and barbecue sauce, with hints of roasted spices and barrel char, complementing the peat and smoke.
Finish - Sea spray and baked apple fade leaving heavier smoke, truffle salt and sweet spice.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Fresh, sprightly barley entwined with peat smoke and bonfire embers. Bracing aromas of salty seaweed and seashells. Plenty of clean fruit – lemon, lime and grapefruit, while hiding underneath are notes of rich earth and liquorice.
Palate - Warm and leathery with thick-cut bacon, seashore campfires and roasted fruit: sweet apple and lime with a sprinkle of caster sugar. Layers of smoke and dark-chocolate limes envelope the palate and are intertwined with softer lemon oil and barbecue sauce, with hints of roasted spices and barrel char, complementing the peat and smoke.
Finish - Sea spray and baked apple fade leaving heavier smoke, truffle salt and sweet spice.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig