It was launched in January of 2007 to replace the 17 year old. A perfumed, fruity offering from the Islay distillery.
Tasting Note:
Nose: Pungent, citrus. Stewing fruit, hints of damp wood and a very soft smoke.
Palate: Spirity at first, then gives way to perfume, fruit, plum jam. A good sweetness, peat smoke, grapey.
Finish: Seville marmalade, blossom, dark peat.
Awards:
2007, 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Award(旧金山世界烈酒竞赛—双金奖, 最佳威士忌)
2011 IWSC Silver Award
2014 IWSC Gold Outstanding
2016, 2017 IWSC Gold Award
2014 International Spirits Challenge Silver Award, Best Whiskey in Show(国际烈酒大赛 银奖)
2018 International Spirits Challenge Gold Award (国际烈酒大赛 金奖)
Tasting Note:
Nose: Pungent, citrus. Stewing fruit, hints of damp wood and a very soft smoke.
Palate: Spirity at first, then gives way to perfume, fruit, plum jam. A good sweetness, peat smoke, grapey.
Finish: Seville marmalade, blossom, dark peat.
