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Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke 70cl Whisky

Name: Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke
Brand: Ailsa Bay
SKU: 78838
Price: 91.07 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)

Scotland • 70cl • 48.9%

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Product details

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2024 Release)

$101.48

bottler

Ailsa Bay

country

Scotland

distillery/brandAilsa Bay Whisky

regionLowland Whisky

style

Single Malt

Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

Ailsa Bay's whisky has had a bit of a redesign from its first release - in both the bottle and the whisky itself! For release 1.2, the smoky single malt made on the same site as Girvan is now smokier than before, as well as sweeter than its previous iteration. It's a well balanced and intriguing expression from the Lowlands.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Earthy smoke with a hint of campfire ember, sugary shortbread and soft apricot.

Palate

Vanilla pod, toasted cinnamon, soft orange sweetness and waves of dried peat.

Finish

Subtly peppery on the finish, though a hint of green apple persists.

Winner of 1 spirit awards

Winner

Best Lowland Single Malt - 2019

World Whiskies Awards

Allergy Information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens

More allergen information

Customer rating

4.6

10 reviews

5 Stars7

4 Stars2

3 Stars1

2 Stars0

1 Star0

Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Earthy smoke with a hint of campfire ember, sugary shortbread and soft apricot.

Palate

Vanilla pod, toasted cinnamon, soft orange sweetness and waves of dried peat.

Finish

Subtly peppery on the finish, though a hint of green apple persists.

Winner of 1 spirit awards

Winner

Best Lowland Single Malt - 2019

World Whiskies Awards

Allergy Information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens

More allergen information

Customer rating

4.6

10 reviews

5 Stars7

4 Stars2

3 Stars1

2 Stars0

1 Star0

Sweet and smokey.

If you like peat malts but want to try something a little different, then I would highly recommend this. Its nice neat a lovely balance of smokey and sweet, its very subtle and delicate. I prefer it with ice as that intensifies the flavours, you get a bit more smoke punching through with lingering sweet notes. However if you leave the ice in too long the smoke will eventually dissipate, and the sweet notes erode away. It still leaves a decent whisky behind. But you should drink it before then.

Andrew Simpson Oct 4, 2023

Very Surprised

As someone who loves peaty whisky, especially Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, I was pleasantly surprised with Ailsa Bay. While it says "sweat smoke", I find it less sweet than Lagavulin, which I prefer. Considering it does not have an age statement, it has a good balance of complexity and peat, rounding off nicely. It also is cheaper than Lagavulin, without compromising much.

Monik Giannikou Jan 7, 2023

Decent for a young’n

Amazing on the nose but lacking on the palate—quite thin and not robust or with much character. I’d give the distillery another try though if/when they release an older version as there is clearly some potential.

Desmond McEwan Apr 22, 2022

Easy release of flavours which are beyond masking by the obvious strength

This is an amazing whisky, I love the scientific background story as well. I am a malt loving Scot who lives in Berkeley, Gloucestershire where Dr Edward Jenner discovered vaccination which in our time will save the world from CoVid. and you can now rightly claim that Ailsa Bay is proudly drunk by the inhabitants of Berkeley Gloucestershire the home of vaccination. For me, if you can find a way of adding a whiff of seaweed and we bit of perceived age you will have perfection, but right now its already great !

Gordon Craig Dec 31, 2020

Delicious

If you love the peaty big hitters from Islay, then this is for you. A sweet Laphroaig is my non technical description of this very tasty whisky.

Master of Malt Customer Sep 9, 2020

Reviews for Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

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Sweet and smokey.

Andrew Simpson Oct 4, 2023

Very Surprised

Monik Giannikou Jan 7, 2023

Decent for a young’n

Desmond McEwan Apr 22, 2022

Easy release of flavours which are beyond masking by the obvious strength

Gordon Craig Dec 31, 2020

Delicious

If you love the peaty big hitters from Islay, then this is for you. A sweet Laphroaig is my non technical description of this very tasty whisky.

Master of Malt Customer Sep 9, 2020

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Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke 70cl Whisky

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Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Palate

Finish

Winner of 1 spirit awards

Allergy Information

Sweet and smokey.

Very Surprised

Decent for a young’n

Easy release of flavours which are beyond masking by the obvious strength

Delicious

Reviews for Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

Sweet and smokey.

Very Surprised

Decent for a young’n

Easy release of flavours which are beyond masking by the obvious strength

Delicious

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The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2024 Release)

Reviews for Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

#WhiskySanta's £1,000,000 Giveaway!

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY IS GUARANTEED!

Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke 70cl Whisky

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The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2024 Release)

Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

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Nose

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Finish

Winner of 1 spirit awards

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Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Palate

Finish

Winner of 1 spirit awards

Allergy Information

Sweet and smokey.

Very Surprised

Decent for a young’n

Easy release of flavours which are beyond masking by the obvious strength

Delicious

Reviews for Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke

Sweet and smokey.

Very Surprised

Decent for a young’n

Easy release of flavours which are beyond masking by the obvious strength

Delicious

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The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2024 Release)

Reviews for Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 Sweet Smoke