Badger 21 Year Old Kildalton Fruitful Spirits 47.2% 70cl

A thrilling 21-year-old Islay whisky here, released by independent bottler Fruitful Spirits. While the distillery name isn’t fully disclosed, the use of the word ‘Kildalton’ and the capped-up ‘A’ give plenty of hints as to its provenance. Distilled back in 2003, it’s spent its entire life in a second-fill bourbon cask. Just 58 bottles will ever be released – we have it on good authority that the cask developed an unfortunate leak, hence the incredibly low outturn. Islay whisky lovers, this is one to snap up.

Tasting notes:

Nose: Hessian bag, sea salt and leather

Palate: BBQ glazed short ribs, coal and red apple

Finish: Long and rich, full of honey and smoke

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