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.
I have several friends whom have introduced me to Whisky's. In my search for the one that best suites my taste, the wife and I visited Scotland this last Sept and in our travels I have the pleasure of tasting several, I mean seriously several different Scotches in this unusual tasting room. More of a touristy type environment, however over the many samples I came across this fine peaty full flavored, creamy and not overly bitty Scotch Whisky I truly enjoyed. And without hesitation I purchased me a bottle. I also purchased several minis to enjoy before my flight home to the US. I have been savoring this bottle for I have been unsuccessful in locating any until now.
The reviews reflect different people's taste, so are wide ranging, which is the beauty of whisky in it's many different characteristics. Look long enough there is one for you. So please do not slag something that does not suit your palate - just describe your experience for the benefit of others. If you think peaty = compost then a lot of distilleries must struggle to make ends meet - they do not.
It's alright. No more, no less. I was expecting it to be a lot better. A little disappointed. Not too price-worthy, I have to say. /The Swede
My first and last peaty whiskjy Being a fan of single malt I bought my first bottle of Ileach Whisky in anticipation of a great treat. Ugh, it was horrible! A taste of potting compost and a nose of hospital disinfectant. The bottle will be left untouched! Back to my beloved 10year Glenmorangie.
Superb Malt, truly wonderful flavours
