A single malt form a company that does not reveal the distillery of origin however does reveal that it is from Islay on the west coast of Scotland. The nose is medicinal and peated with a layer of honey and spice. Brine and bandages, peat smoke and a hint of peanut butter. Very nice. The taste is immediately of cereal followed by lashings of peat followed by a deep sweetness. The second mouthful was the exact opposite. The finish is long and warming with notes of toast (unbuttered) and dry oak and some slight hints of resin. After a few minutes the finish continues as quite woody followed by loads of peat smoke that is very sweet. Malty peat. Later stages or peat ash. A great dram for the peat heads in a social setting with friends.

£23 at the Whisky Exchange  http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/

Score 86 Points