Behold, batch 4 of Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength, weighing in at a hefty 58.3% ABV. This expression is made with a 10 year old single malt from Islay (no hints as to which distillery, mind), with 25% of it having enjoyed a stint in sherry casks, lending some welcome sweetness to the earthy, smoky, robust whisky. The bumped-up ABV of the cask strength edition adds some weight behind it all, making for a full-bodied, satisfying, intense expression. Plus, an extra ampersand, which may be the most exciting bit of punctuation out there, only contested by the at sign.
Roasted fruit and driftwood notes jump out of the glass, with hints of apricot jam on oatcakes and gingerbread in support.
The coastal core remains solid on the palate with seaweed and flaky salt, mellowed slightly by waves of sultanas, dates, and a touch of mocha.
A meaty hint lingers on the finish, with cinnamon and chocolate peanuts.
There's loads to love here, from the powerful coastal influence to the flashes of sherried brightness.
What a monster. Crazy price. Think its a Laphroaig. But it doesn't really matter, its just good.
I like it ...Just about to buy 10 of em. Is it just me but is there dark chocolate in the nose BIG time
How is this below £50? A proper threat.
It has only really been the last couple years I have embraced peaty smokey ones. I really liked the original release. Now I always like to have a bottle of Lagavulin 16, Bowmore 15 or if budget allows Paul John Peated Select in the cupboard (or, if being honest, all three). I am pretty confident this is now Peat No. 1 for me. The price as well..... hard to look at it and be put off when its cheaper than the ones I mentioned earlier.... I just hope this stays a low key dismissed gem.of a whiskey....
As it should be.
