Secret Islay Distillery 12 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) 70cl Whisky
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Single Malt
Scotland
1 Jul 2012
1 Aug 2024
Secret Islay Distillery 12 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Can you name all of the distilleries on Islay? One of them was the source for this splendid single malt, selected by us to join our exclusive Master of Malt collection and bottles at natural cask strength. Distilled in July 2012, the whisky matured for a dozen years in a refill hogshead, yielding a total of 129 bottles when it was opened in August 2024.
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Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
A bold opening with thick, briny, tarry peat smoke. Stewed red fruits nestle beneath, alongside hints of hibiscus and rooibos tea. In time, notes of burnt custard, popcorn, stone fruits, and vanilla develop.
Palate
Robust, with dense notes of coal smoke and pungent, herbaceous peat, smoked peppercorns and salted caramel. Dried cranberry, grilled apricot, and beneath, some buttery vanilla shortbread.
Finish
Creamy oak, burnt butter, vibrant smoke, charred herbs, sourdough with salted butter, chocolate, and a touch of medicinal peat.
