NV The Highlands & Island Scotch Whisky Co. The Ileach Peated Islay Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 58%

Community Tasting Notes (6) Median Score: 88 points

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  2/7/2024 - Soteriologist wrote: 88 Points

  Seems like a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry maturation, lots of acacia honey, sugar powder, some citrusy orange but also lots of iodine, tweed/socks/wet dog and a little rust. No metallic tones of youth, but slightly bitter in the length, a little heat on the palate, not surprising at 58% abv. Not too elegant or differentiated, so as not to say a bit rough, but compensates with power and concentration. Good news: a splash of water will produce “Scotch mist”, therefore probably not sanitized. Frankly, its taste is a bit reminiscent of my last bottle of Bowmore 12, but younger. Good qpr, still won’t buy again apart from offers.

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  1/25/2019 - Homer Holland Likes this wine: 88 Points

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  H&I / The Highlands & Islands Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., The Ileach, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Islay Malt, Cask Strength, Bottled 04.12.2017, 58%.
  Colored
  Chillfiltered
  Bottle code:
  L 04 12 17
  Barcode:
  5024720500508
  TN:
  Really CS at exactly 58%Abv. and such a low Abv for a rather young vatted or single malt ?
  However no matter what, this is a very nice whisky and bang for the buck !
  Lots of peat and some smoke.
  Clean, soft, smooth, no alcohol burn and no problem drinking it at 56 to 58%.
  It also blends very well with the standard Drambuie, giving an approx. 50/50 blend with a bit of water a light fresh style.
  S=88 R=8-9(38-30) 1/25/19

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  1/25/2019 - Homer Holland Likes this wine: 88 Points

  H&I / The Highlands & Islands Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., The Ileach, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Islay Malt, Cask Strength, Bottled 04.12.2017, 58%.
  Colored
  Chillfiltered
  Bottle code:
  L 04 12 17
  3 16:04 BB
  Barcode:
  5024720500508
  TN:
  Really CS at exactly 58%Abv. and at such a low %Abv for a rather young vatted or single malt ?
  However no matter what, this is a very nice whisky and bang for the buck !
  Lots of peat and some smoke.
  Clean, soft, smooth, no alcohol burn and no problem drinking it at 56 to 58%.
  It also blends very well with the standard Drambuie, giving an approx. 50/50 blend with a bit of water a light fresh style.
  S=88 R=8-9(38-30) 1/25/19

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  3/29/2015 - Papies wrote:

  Requires a touch of water for sure and our friend who offered this to us actually insisted on a small ice cube. a wise choice.
  For the lovers of peaty, smoky malts and well mellow, round drink. Pretty solid and enjoyable.

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  2/9/2008 - Hintze wrote: 75 Points

  De bedste af de bedste - ifølge Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2008, ved Al Jones (København): Farve: 5 - mørkt rav,
  
  Aroma: Fed, jern, iod, bål, ll. sprit,
  
  Smag: Tjære, røg, bålet,
  
  Eftersmag: Tjære, salt, grape, træ,
  
  Lagavulin i ulveklæder. Mærkelig sukkerklistret! Afdæmpet - ligesom den prøver, men bare ikke kan! 75
  JM 97 point!!! Manden er ikke rigtig klog ..

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