Description

To compose this whisky, we have chosen some gorgeous casks of Islay malt whisky from two of the island’s most famous distilleries, complementing them with whisky distilled at Ardmore on Speyside and approximately 2% northern Highland malt whisky aged using new French oak. The result is an intense and multi-faceted peet-reek character with profound complexity. Made from just a few humble ingredients—barley dried over peat smoke, water and yeast—you will find few other drinks in the world with such complexity. In this, the whiskymaker’s union of earth and water.

Intense aromas of peet-reek, smoke, seaside character and burnt ropes, with a subtle apple-fruitiness in the background. The palate is full, round and tremendously complex. Water brings out a spice-laden, sweet vanilla character, as well. The finish lasts for many minutes.

An intensely smoky initial bouquet which then becomes creamy, concentrated, citrusy, mash-like, and very malty. At palate entry heavily smoked flavors of charred barley and kippers appear; at midpalate the taste profile turns sweet, bonfire-like, and strikingly like smoky green tea and honey. Ends sweet, moderately smoky, ash-like, and even caramel-like. An elegant malt despite its moniker. — P.P. (12/31/2004) — 90-95

894 MAIN ST - WALTHAM

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599 MOODY ST - WALTHAM

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31 AUSTIN ST

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92 ARSENAL YARDS BLVD

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