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We've seen the Revival and the Evolution, and now Glenglassaugh are adding a peated expression to their range. The Torfa (which refers to the Old Norse word for turf or peat) has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels and weighs in at 20 PPM. We love to see that Glenglassaugh is back up and running again after being closed for over 20 years, and they've even got enough momentum to try new things, as this is their first peated single malt Scotch whisky!
Smoke and citrus in equal measures, with sweet spice happily sitting between the two.
Not overtly smoky. It's definitely got its coastal elements, but the fruity notes of melon, apple and yet more citrus make it a rather sweet dram, balanced by warming barley.
Smoke lasts to the end.
A good introduction to peated whisky for those looking to get a taste of smoky goodness.
£5.97 - £59.25
It must have been 10 summers ago when my wife and I were walking along the beach at Sandend and up a track at the east end through bright gorse through the dunes, when we heard industrial noises off to our right and saw huge plumes of white vapour shooting into the cloudless sky. It wasn't till later that I learned that this was the revival of the Glenglassaugh distillery. Since then, I've often been tempted to try one of the whiskies but haven't done so till now. I suppose I've been 'burned' all too often by over-expensive NAS peated offerings from non-Islay distilleries, most recently by the peated Tomintoul Old Ballintruin, which was very disappointing. So, once more into the fray with Torfa - but, pleased to say this is a very different beast. This is a coastal peated NAS whisky unchillfitered, natural colour at 50% - I was expecting BIG flavours and I got them. I poured my first glass, got my nose in and it was like sticking my nose into an open pack of maple-cured bacon! Then came some smoke - but smoke from a barbecue with honey-glazed ham on the rack. In the mouth, it was thick and coating and very warming as it went down. The finish was satisfying and long. This is a powerful whisky and can take water to taste but is smooth enough to take neat, if that's your preference. In my first session, I wasn't getting much of the fruitiness but I was getting the sweetness and meatiness of the dram. I look forward to more experimentation with this bottling and to exploring more offerings from this distillery, especially if they're all as good as this.
I meant to give it the 5 stars, so here they are! Great whisky indeed!
ABV 50% gives it a punch, but it is a very smooth, well-balanced and flavorful whisky. On the nose: Sweet caramel, cream. On the palate: toasted honey almonds, honey. Finish: medium finish, sweeeet. I think the creamy/ caramel flavors were pretty strong as I didn’t taste much peat in there.
Light and balanced taste of smoke and cream. Some notes of citrus and lil bit grass. I like it very much. Must have always at home!!!
My favorites have always been Laphroaig and Lagavulin. Tried it and love it, and get it whenever I can.