Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled By Elixir Distillers 50cl / 59.3%

A bottle of Elements of Islay Peat Full Proof Islay blended malt whisky, which was a heftier follow-up to the original Elements of Islay Peat blended malt, itself the first ongoing core release from Elixir Distillers in the Elements range. 

Elements of Islay Peat was assembled from a small batch of peated Islay single malts distilled at a handful of distilleries across Islay. This Elements of Islay Peat Full Proof shares the same characteristics as its predecessor, which was reduced to 45%, but this cask strength version is bottled at a whopping 59.3%. Full on in terms of flavour and strength, just how we like it.

Attributes

Brand	Elements Of Islay
Bottler	Elixir Distillers
Region	Islay
Series	Peat Full Proof
Country	Scotland
Bottle Size	50cl
ABV	59.3%
Pre-Owned	No

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh, sprightly barley entwined with peat smoke and bonfire embers. Bracing aromas of salty seaweed and seashells. Plenty of clean fruit – lemon, lime and grapefruit, while hiding underneath are notes of rich earth and liquorice.

Palate: Warm and leathery with thick-cut bacon, seashore campfires and roasted fruit: sweet apple and lime with a sprinkle of caster sugar. Layers of smoke and dark-chocolate limes envelope the palate and are intertwined with softer lemon oil and barbecue sauce, with hints of roasted spices and barrel char, complementing the peat and smoke.

Finish: Seaspray and baked apple fade leaving heavier smoke, truffle salt and sweet spice.

Comment: A full-throttle Islay dram.