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Islay's remote north east coast might seem a strange place to find a substantial Victorian distillery, but it was chosen in 1881 by William Robertson in partnership with Greenlees Bros. as the perfect spot for his island vision. Constructing it meant not only building the distillery but houses as well, putting in a road, and adding on a pier so that casks and barley could come in, and whisky go ou ...
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87 / 100 · Based on 2 published reviews.
The gentle herbaceous note gives the sweet red grapes and chocolate raisins a welcome counterpoint. The lingering spice and sea-spray finish sound more interesting than sweetness alone.
The Rioja cask finish sounds like a lovely fit for the fruitier side of Islay: sweet red grapes and chocolate raisins bring plenty of character alongside cloves and toasted oak. The sea spray mist on the finish is the detail that really catches my attention, adding a coastal thread without taking over the warmer, spiced notes. A relaxed, nicely balanced-sounding combination, with enough going on to keep the fruit and oak interesting.
