Elements Of Islay Peat Full Proof

Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled By Elixir Distillers 50cl / 59.3%

A bottle of Elements of Islay Peat Full Proof Islay blended malt whisky, which was a heftier follow-up to the original Elements of Islay Peat blended malt, itself the first ongoing core release from Elixir Distillers in the Elements range. 

Elements of Islay Peat was assembled from a small batch of peated Islay single malts distilled at a handful of distilleries across Islay. This Elements of Islay Peat Full Proof shares the same characteristics as its predecessor, which was reduced to 45%, but this cask strength version is bottled at a whopping 59.3%. Full on in terms of flavour and strength, just how we like it.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh, sprightly barley entwined with peat smoke and bonfire embers. Bracing aromas of salty seaweed and seashells. Plenty of clean fruit – lemon, lime and grapefruit, while hiding underneath are notes of rich earth and liquorice.

Palate: Warm and leathery with thick-cut bacon, seashore campfires and roasted fruit: sweet apple and lime with a sprinkle of caster sugar. Layers of smoke and dark-chocolate limes envelope the palate and are intertwined with softer lemon oil and barbecue sauce, with hints of roasted spices and barrel char, complementing the peat and smoke.

Finish: Seaspray and baked apple fade leaving heavier smoke, truffle salt and sweet spice.

Comment: A full-throttle Islay dram.