Cask No. 53.515
No Smoke Without Fire
$210
Our Bottle of the Month evokes that maritime-seafood-delight smokiness that screams ISLAY. Trademark brininess is complemented by a silky confectionary core of Oloroso cask maturation for a wonderful liquid adventure on the north coast of Islay.
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Flavor Profile:Bold & Peaty
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Age:14 years
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Region:Islay
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Cask:First-fill Oloroso ex-Bodega butt
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ABV:56.5%
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Distilled Date:November 16, 2010
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USA Allocation:150
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VOL:700mL
Tasting Panel Notes
Our various ailments were cured by hospital corridors, antiseptic bandages and a hot stone massage, so we lit the beach bonfire – nutty smoke and pork grilled over rosemary. The palate also had a light medicinal lick – ointment on roasted nuts, then popcorn, vanilla, lemon peel and balsamic-glazed seared scallops. With water, the nose pitted cinder toffee, marshmallows and pistachio ice cream against coastal rock pools. The palate combined flame-fired almonds with oysters and lobster claws dipped in sherry; a beautifully balanced feast. We combined two 10-year old ex-bourbon hogsheads from the same distillery into this cask for further maturation and marrying.
