Cask Islay is a small batch single malt Scotch whisky from an unnamed Islay distillery, bottled by A. D. Rattray, who have a bit of a history with excellent independent bottlings. This tasty rascal was matured in a mix of ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry hogsheads, but who did it come from? Mystery! Suspense! Yummy, smoky whisky laden with fruit notes! Cask Islay has got it all!
Rich peat, candied orange peels and a light breeze of coastal air.
Fresh orange and honeyed barley notes, surrounded by peat smoke. Quite oily. A hint of crumbly sea-side fudge glows in the centre.
Sweet apple and light smoke lasts on the long finish.
Delicious. Some classic Islay notes that will have you racking your brain for "Where did I taste that before?"
Not bad at all smooth and easy to drink a fair dram at the price cheers
Nicely done. I tasted this first while visiting A.D. Rattray in Scotland. I was very happy to find a bottle when I returned to the US. I read this is 35 ppm. Likely Caol Ila or Lagavulin (I think!).
Again, At the start it took a very long time to get into the bottle as all i got was huge amount of smoke and some peat with a weird second pallet taste i couldnt put my finger on! But then after letting it air(few months), it suddenly changed into an incredibly well balanced dram. Just a perfect amount of peat v smoke with a lovely fruity, vanilla and sweet taste that has a long finish. Excellent dram!!!
A gorgeous whisky, like a Lagavulin but more high notes to enjoy on a warm summer evening.
Pale straw colour.Strong notes of orange with peppery honeyed sweetness.Slight astringency with strong hints of smoke and some salt.Slight afterburn on the tongue but smooth finish.A good single malt.
