Poit Dhubh
8 Years Old
- 43
- 8 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Blended Malt
Poit Dhubh, pronounced Potch Ghoo, are a range of Blended Malt whiskies from Praban Na Linne, the producers of The Gaelic Whiskies. Based on the Isle of Skye in the Outer Hebrides, the company was founded in 1976 by Sir Iain Noble to provide "Whisky for Highlanders", in the Gaelic speaking Hebrides. Focussing on quality, it remains one of the few independent businesses in the Scotch whisky industry. The principal...
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Poit Dhubh, pronounced Potch Ghoo, are a range of Blended Malt whiskies from Praban Na Linne, the producers of The Gaelic Whiskies. Based on the Isle of Skye in the Outer Hebrides, the company was founded in 1976 by Sir Iain Noble to provide "Whisky for Highlanders", in the Gaelic speaking Hebrides. Focussing on quality, it remains one of the few independent businesses in the Scotch whisky industry.
The principal brands of the premium range of The Gaelic Whiskies are - Tè Bheag; an exceptional connoisseurs’ blend, with a high malt content aged in sherry casks. The MacNaMara classic; a lighter blend, also available finished in Guyanan rum casks. Also, the fine vatted malts of Poit Dhubh, bottled at 8 years and 12 years, with a 21 year old to satisfy the most epicurean tastes.
Poit Dhubh, named after the Gaelic term for an illicit still, celebrates the illustrious tradition of illicit whisky-making. This has become legendary throughout the history of the Gaeltachd of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The illicit stills being regarded traditionally as a source of some of the most revered whiskies, held in high regard by connoisseurs of discerning taste.
This is Poit Dhubh 8 Years Old. This fine malt whisky is medium sweet and rich. A long smoky and slightly perfumed finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Medium-sweet, fresh and rich.
Palate - Full-bodied with a subtle aromatic backbone of peatiness and a pleasing robust richness.
Finish - Long, smoky and slightly perfumed
The principal brands of the premium range of The Gaelic Whiskies are - Tè Bheag; an exceptional connoisseurs’ blend, with a high malt content aged in sherry casks. The MacNaMara classic; a lighter blend, also available finished in Guyanan rum casks. Also, the fine vatted malts of Poit Dhubh, bottled at 8 years and 12 years, with a 21 year old to satisfy the most epicurean tastes.
Poit Dhubh, named after the Gaelic term for an illicit still, celebrates the illustrious tradition of illicit whisky-making. This has become legendary throughout the history of the Gaeltachd of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The illicit stills being regarded traditionally as a source of some of the most revered whiskies, held in high regard by connoisseurs of discerning taste.
This is Poit Dhubh 8 Years Old. This fine malt whisky is medium sweet and rich. A long smoky and slightly perfumed finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Medium-sweet, fresh and rich.
Palate - Full-bodied with a subtle aromatic backbone of peatiness and a pleasing robust richness.
Finish - Long, smoky and slightly perfumed
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