This gentle yet peppery style has become a gateway for many whisky lovers who are intrigued by peat smoke but not yet ready to tackle the bold and aggressive style of whisky produced by distillers further south
This single malt whiskey was made from 100% New York grown barley
producing a bitter dryness that became balanced by thick treacle
The dram of the falling leaves
The result is an intensely satisfying foray into classic Islay peat
Cask No. 135.63 Dried Fruits & Spices This gentle yet peppery styleRobust indeed, this proved a bit too forthright for some Panellists, while others couldn't get enough of it. From a deep bowl of shiitake ramen, our noses feasted on coal dust, crispy seaweed dipped in mezcal, new tyres and pink peppercorns. The palate transported the Panel to a lunch with the team from SMWS Japan, where we enjoyed tempura freshwater eel from a bar in Meguro ku, Tokyo. Grilled halloumi followed, as did a glass of mojito and salt