Des(s)ert Islay Dram Secret | Islay 30 YO | Miniature 3cl
A single cask of a secret Islay distillery. Distilled in 1988 and matured for 30 years, the tropical tasting notes certainly suggest an unpeated malt which might narrow down the options a bit. Only 243 bottles produced.
Region: Islay
Bottles in cask 243 bottles
Cask Type 15 first fill ex-bourbon barrels and 4 first fill ex-bourbon hogsheads
ABV 46%
Chill Filtration Non chill-filtered
Natural Colour Faded Gold
Vintage year 1988
Notes
Nose The nose opens with ripe watermelon, baked plantain, green peppers and a floral freshness. Green twigs, balsa wood and pencil shavings can also be detected alongside a malty, cereal rich note
Palate Juicy watermelon, papaya, pear and kiwi burst onto the palate. Granola and flapjack provide some malty depth whilst sweet toffee and butter fudge can also be detected. The whisky is honey sweet with an oily body
Finish A light lingering tropical sweetness
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