Single Malt
Scotland
Highlands and Islands Whisky Company
The Ileach Peaty (pronounced Eee-luhk) is a young and peaty single malt whisky from a secret Islay distillery, independently bottled by the Vintage Malt Whisky Company. Ileach is what the Islay natives call themselves, and this whisky is Islay through and through. There’s no mucking about here, this is one peaty dram. Of course, it says so in the name.
Youthful peat, herbal notes, oak, grassy, notes of the coast.
Sublimely smooth malty notes, peat, peppery spices, tannins, a touch of fruit.
Faint iodine. Coastal notes, malt.
A good "middle of the road" Isaly style whiskey. Bought in Japan - and amazing value. recommended for those who cannot quite make it to Laphroiag.
Rumour has it that this is a young Lagavulin, and I can well believe it. Personally I find that Lagavulin and Laphroig in their older states a bit too intense for my liking - I prefer the slightly lighter, less 'kippery' or 'TCP' flavoured, Islay malts like Bruichladdich or Bunnahabhain, so if you like those, then this one would be worth a try. It could be a Port Charlotte, though, and memories of that malt in its pre-mothballed days equate to this one. That said, if you don't like peaty, then this might not be the malt for you. However if you do, and you want one that lingers pleasantly without searing your tastebuds, then this is a lovely malt!
If you remember Lysol you know what I am trying to convey
My husband poured a glass (which by the way he didn't like at all ( "far too strong peaty taste" ) but I couldn't stand the smell, it was like a horrible medicine and he says he would definitely not buy again. I enjoy a nice whisky but wouldn't even try it after smelling that.
Pleasant smoky smell and taste, with a long and enjoyable aftertaste
