Isle of Skye 18yo (bottled 1980s)
Ian Macleod Distillers
Blended malt - Islands
Bronze
43% ABV
Dram
Nose: Chocolate, desiccated coconut, lemon juice, cucumbers, peat, autumn leaves, hints of malted grains.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, tingly, warm.
Tasting: Sweet sour. Desiccated coconut, white chocolate, autumn leaves, peaches, peat, lemon juice, hints of coffee.
Finish: Long. Lemon juice, peaches, white chocolate, fresh cut grass.
Comments:
Great blend, contains a lot of ‘60s Talisker. Less complicated than I thought it would be, also a lot less smoky. It’s still quite earthy and peaty though, and delicious.
Verdict:
I like this a lot.
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