Die Hälfte des Whiskys hergestellt in der Tobermory Distillery auf der Insel Mull ist sehr torfig und wird als Ledaig Single Malt abgefüllt. Die Lochan Quelle hoch in den Bergen, sorgt für besonders aromatisches Wasser. Die Kombination aus gemälzter und mit Torf getrockneter Gerste sorgt für einen rauchigen, Peated Single Malt Whisky, der 18 Jahre in Eichenholz-Fässer in alten Kellern gereift hat, ohne äußeren Einfluss. 46.3% Vol. |
Dieser kräftige Whisky wurde 25 Jahre gereift und kommt von der einzigen Brennerei auf der Insel Skye. Heutzutage reift der Großteil der Produktion auf dem Festland in Refill Bourbon-, Sherry- und Weinfässer. Die gesamte Produktion wird via Computer geregelt. Das sehr torfige Wasser strömt über einen Bach entlang der Brennerei und hat einen großen Einfluss auf den Geschmack. Ein Whisky mit explosivem und komplexem Charakter, den man schätzen lernen muss. 45.8% Vol. |
The Aberfeldy, 21Y is one of the flagship single malts from the Aberfeldy Distillery. Matured in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks, it was re-launched with a new design in 2015. It has picked up several gold medals and ‘best in show’ awards since. The Aberfeldy, 21 Y is a superb example of what this distillery is capable of. It displays thick, honeyed notes with chocolate, oranges and stone fruits. 40% Vol. |
One of my favorite distilleries. This Mortlach is matured in Bourbon barrels (as opposed to perhaps better known Sherry Cask bottlings) and only 520 bottles was the out-turn. The typical weight of Mortlach is still there however with a magnificent mouth feel. The bourbon adds amazing sweetness which gives it a flavor reminiscent of Pear Belle Helene. Amazing!! 46% Vol. |
There are so many legendary distilleries on Islay like Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin, that it sometimes is easy to forget how great Caol Ila is. Their peated whisky is consistentlyamong the best in all of Scotland. Even better, it is relatively affordable as well. Produced in the beautifully located distillery overlooking the Sound of Jura, the Caol Ila 25 Y has aged for over a quarter century. The long maturation makes for a very different, more elegant experience compared to younger peated whiskies. 43% Vol. |
Octomore is famous for being the smokiest whisky in the world. But focusing on that reputation would sell Octomore short. This brand is made at Bruichladdich, an artisanal distillery on the Isle of Islay. While the Octomore 10.1 is very smoky indeed, there are many more flavors and aromas to discover. This is because of Bruichladdich’s hands-on distillation process and the use of first-fill bourbon casks from a variety of sources like Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniel’s. 59.8% Vol. |