An Islay Distillery 30y/o Marriage of Casks Single Malts of Scotland 47.5%ABV 30ml

This is a secret Islay and not the usual nudge nudge wink wink Laphroaig of which there have been many wonderful old well matured casks recently. German retailers are stating its Lagavulin which is rare for Indie bottlers to get hold of but they are probably guessing. Grab a sample and see if you can identify this one.

This is a marriage of whiskies from 1990 to 1991, matured in just three casks, two American oak refill barrels and a refill sherry butt, which yielded a total of 1241 bottles.

This is a wonderfully old-fashioned 30 year old Islay single malt in the best sense of the word – from an undisclosed distillery.

Aged in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks to create a seductive smoky whisky with spice and tropical hints.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A wonderfully old-fashioned, Islay peat with a hint of the medicinal mixed with ripe red fruit. The classic, rich coastal feel builds with beach bonfire smoke and hints of the tropical.

Taste: Dense, earthy smoke gives way to dried mango and mint leaves while the texture envelopes the palate. The classic note of bandages are there but balanced against a rich sweetness with hints of papaya.

Palate: Beautiful spice comes through in the finish with toasted oak and more of the medicinal smoke carrying a gentle caramel sweetness.