Cask No. 53.531
Monster Mash
$190
Trick or Peat! Let's go with peat this Hallow's Eve and indulge in this liquid candy jar of a dram for peat freaks everywhere. Maturation in both ex-bourbon and ex-bodega PX casks arms this Islay malt with a well-balanced attack. Maritime smoke weaves in and out consistently, leaving room for orchard fruits, barbecued meats and plenty of cabinet spices. Always a dependably delicious dram which spent 3 years in an exceptional sherry cask.
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Flavor Profile:Smoky & Fruity
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Age:12 years
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Region:Islay
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Cask:First-fill ex-Bodega PX hogshead
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ABV:56.9%
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Distilled Date:April 28, 2014
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USA Allocation:108
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VOL:700mL
Tasting Panel Notes
The nose suggested beach bonfires – bacon-wrapped scallops, oatcakes and baked apples; smoke, ash and sea breezes. On the palate, definite smoke did not overshadow the fruit and nut chocolate and lemon cheesecake, while also giving us embers, more ash, smoked mackerel and salty driftwood on the finish. On the reduced nose we got more apple, pears in porridge, coffee beans, tarry ropes and sunshine on plastic beach toys. The palate’s smoke was now gentler, the grill was searing red meat and the embers included smouldering gorse sprigs, with cinnamon toast to finish. After eight years in ex-bourbon wood, we then transferred this into a first fill ex-bodega PX hogshead.
