Elements of Islay Sherry cask 54.5% 70cl

Bottling Note:

A splendidly sherried Islay whisky here, joining the core collection from Elements of Islay. This blended malt Scotch combines whiskies from the north and south coasts of Islay, matured in a combo of first-fill and refill sherry butts and hogsheads. Bottled up at a hearty 54.5%, it boasts generous helpings of dried fruit, citrus zest, and cocoa richness alongside sweet, spicy smoke.

Tasting notes from the team at Master of Malt:

Nose: Woody notes of cedar and aromatic pipe tobacco lead to smoked herbs, waxed lemons, and earthy tea.

Palate: Chewy dates and raisins, crystalised ginger, and dark chocolate almonds. Syrupy plums and zesty dried orange lead to sweet smoke and cakey spice.

Finish: Burnt sugar and earthen oak, fragrant peat, and tobacco linger, with prickles of pepper to see things off.