ISLAY 12 Years                     57.3%                       (Islay)

 

Cask No:  HW1006/D                                            288 bottles

 

Distilled:  1993

 

Bottled:  August 2006

 

Wonderful polished zinc colour slightly green around the edges.  The first impression is rich and unctuous.  Iodine and warm charcoal embers come through on the nose.  There is a refreshing prickle to the aroma similar to that of a forest early on a spring morning and at the same time a rich aroma similar to the smell of new leather.  With water the nose becomes slightly musty and the strength of the phenolic aromas disperses to give way to an interesting Indian spice.  Fantastic depth.

 

The immediate mouthfeel is awesome.  Mouth watering to begin with and then instant dryness, only to see the return of the mouth watering richness.  Water lifts the palate of this malt exceptionally well.  A salty fore taste and woody notes quickly give way to a curious sweet, citrus tang.  Wonderful peaty fumes float around the mouth.

 

The finish is delightful and long with a delicious bitter peppermint aftertaste.  An Islay lovers dream