78 / 100
A reliable Islay profile for a supermarket bottling. While the 40% strength means it lacks the punch of a heavy hitter, it still delivers the medicinal and ashy notes I look for. The bourbon cask brings a nice balance to the charcoal and sea salt elements.
Reviewed by mixupatlinen
- Nose
- coastal air, iodine, gentle peat smoke, dried fruits
- Palate
- ash, medicinal notes, charcoal, vanilla
- Finish
- lingering peat smoke, sea salt, gentle sweetness