Scotland, Islay: Finlaggan Original Peaty Islay Whiskey is a complex single malt whiskey with a dry body and fresh notes, paired with tones of smoke. Very balanced Scotch.
Product information "Finlaggan Original Peaty Islay Single Malt Whisky, 0,7 L, 40%"
Finlaggan Original Peaty Islay Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 40%
Finlaggan Single Malt Whisky is one of the best-kept secrets of the Isle of Islay. Finlaggan Original Peaty Islay Single Malt Whisky is marketed by the Vintage Malt Company and it is speculated that this is whisky from Lagavulin being marketed under a second label. In the golden color, the palate is presented with distinctive peaty aromas paired with elegant lightness.
Alcohol content:
40% Vol.
Country:
Scotland
Filling quantity:
0,7 Liter
Region:
Islay
Responsible food business operator:
The Vintage Malt Whisky Co Ltd, 2 Stewart Street, G626BW, Glasgow Großbrittanien
Sherry:
-
Type:
Malt Whisky
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Finlaggan Islay Single Malt Whisky Eilean Mor, 0.7L 46% History and production of Finlaggan Eilean Mor: Loch Finlaggan is a lake about 1 km long on the Scottish island of Islay, which is famous all over the world for the smoky whiskies produced there. Its elongated shape and the three small islands in the middle of the lake are particularly characteristic. The largest of these is Eilean Mor. Ruins can still be found on Eilean Mor today, which were built in the Middle Ages and date back to the Gaelic-Scottish island princes "Lord of the Isles". The seat of power, Finlaggan Castle, gives the whisky presented here its name. There is no Finlaggan distillery on Islay itself. Rather, Finlaggan whiskies come from one of the eight well-known Islay distilleries. Which one exactly is still a closely guarded secret, surrounded by many myths and legends. What is certain, however, is that Finlaggan bottlings always use highly aromatic, smoky single malt whiskies from Islay. The Finlaggan Eilean Mor is bottled and distributed by the Scottish company "The Vintage Malt Whisky Company LTD". This smoky single malt Scotch was stored for many years in former bourbon barrels made of American white oak and is bottled at a strong 46% alcohol by volume. Taste of the Finlaggan Eilean Mor: When nosing, the Finlaggan Eilean Mor shows the characteristic aromas that are typical of whiskies from the island of Islay. Light smoky notes, reminiscent of campfires and burnt grass, are accompanied by a pleasant honey sweetness and the scent of fresh mint. In the background, hints of cloves, ginger and dried fruit can be detected. The sweet peat smoke remains in the mouth. If you give the Finlaggan Eilean Mor a little time, you can experience a great development in taste. Then spicy notes of seaweed, oak, nutmeg, olives in brine and nuts appear. Vanilla, caramel and a hint of toasted bread also ensure an enormous variety of aromas. All of the notes combine harmoniously to create a work of art. It is precisely this complexity and balance that Islay whiskies are valued for all over the world. The finish is long-lasting and oily with a distinct spiciness. For fans of smoky Islay single malt whiskies, the Finlaggan Eilean Mor is without question an absolute must.
Kilchoman Sanaig Single Malt Whisky Non Chill Filtered 0.7L 46% Another distillery based on the island of Islay in Scotland. A very young distillery that was only founded in 2005 on the site of Rockside Farm and was at that time the first newly founded distillery in Scotland in 124 years and the westernmost distillery in Scotland. But this does not mean that they have less good experience in whisky distilling. The Kilchoman distillery is also known as the 'Farm Distillery' because they grow their own barley. This is then used for the '100% Islay', which is an island product from the barley to the bottle. However, since the consumption of barley is significantly higher than that which can be grown themselves, barley is bought in, but this still comes from the island. In addition, spring water is obtained from the slopes of Cnoc Dubh, which is located in the Allt Gleann Osamail burn right next to the distillery. Only around 140,000 litres of alcohol leave the distillery each year, making it the smallest in Scotland alongside the Edradour distillery. Sanaig The name of the whisky refers to the nearby rocky bay. A few bottles of Sanaig were available to buy in selected markets as a test. Feedback was asked for and the Kilchoman Sanaig was then refined based on this. Kilchoman Sanaig is a peaty single malt whisky and consists of whisky that has been matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, which also gives it its distinctive taste. In the glass it has a strong bronze tone. On the nose, first fruity notes such as orange peel and pears, a hint of spice mixture, then a pleasant note of peat smoke. On the palate, a very soft whisky. Here too, slightly fruity notes of sweet, ripe plums and red cherries. These are joined by citrus notes which are rounded off by rich peat smoke, toffee, oak and dark chocolate. An increasingly clear peatiness accompanies you into a long-lasting finish.
Islay Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky Limited Release 0.7L 40% Islay Whisky These special whiskies speak for themselves. They are characterised by peaty, smoky aromas and are particularly strong to powerful; you really have to like them. The Islay island is usually seen as a whisky region, but is also increasingly seen as an independent region, which is probably due to the abundance of distilleries and is absolutely justified, because the island is home to a total of seven distilleries (if you count Port Ellen, some buildings are still standing and you can still get their malt, there would be eight). The taste is of course debatable; if you compare Bunnahabhain Wiksy with Ardbeg, for example, there is a world of difference; one is more fruity and gentle and the other is very extreme in taste. In summary, all whiskies from the island have one thing in common: the distinctive smoky and peaty taste with phenolic and some call it medicinal tones. Unfortunately, we don't know much about Islay Storm Whisky, but it is probably distilled and bottled in Scotland and is a single malt scotch from an unknown Islay distillery. Taste of the Islay Storm Whisky Limited Release On the nose, there is mainly a peaty, smoky aroma. On the palate, a light, sweet peat note alternates with sea salt, vanilla and various spices. The finish is once again characterized by smoke, but leaves a pleasant mouthfeel.
The Ileach Peated Islay Malt Whisky 0.7L 40% The Ileach Whisky The Scottish single malt whisky is a minor celebrity on the island of Islay. It takes its name from the Gaelic and is the name for an inhabitant of the island. For a very long time, the distillery's whisky was only available to buy on the island. Since 1999, however, we in Germany have also been lucky enough to be able to enjoy Islay whisky. It is produced by the Highlands & Islands Scotch Whisky Co. distillery and is a worthy representative of the island's taste. Unfortunately, we do not have an exact age, but one thing is clear: it is a strong, peaty, smoky whisky. In 2008, it even received a review from Jim Murray, who gave it 94 out of 100 points. On the nose, it is reminiscent of the rugged coasts of Islay and exudes smoky and peaty notes. On the palate, however, these are not quite as pronounced and are somewhat softened by fine spicy notes.
Islay Journey Blended Malt Whisky 0.7L 46% Independent bottler Hunter Laing This time too, the independent bottler Hunter Laing, who has been responsible for fascinating blends since 1949 and is now in the third generation, is hiding behind a blended malt whisky. The Islay Journey is a blend of various Islay malts, most of which matured in bourbon barrels. The taste experience is more influenced by the bitter, smoky notes. The aroma is clearly characterized by smoky notes, citrus and leather, on the palate an intense whisky with notes of peat and seaweed, but also fruity notes such as grapefruit or banana.
The Ileach Peated Islay Single Malt Whisky Cask Strength 0.7L 58% Islay through and through We warmly recommend this whisky to fans of strong peat smoke notes. However, the exact distillery behind this peaty whisky has not been fully disclosed. Some think they recognize a typical Lagavulin, but others see it more as a Caol Ila... In terms of taste, this ignorance gives The Ileach Islay Cask Strength even more 'character'; you perceive the aromas more intensely and perhaps not be able to recognize a specific distillery. All in all, however, this The Ileach (translated from Gaelic, this means 'citizen of Islay') reflects the typical Islay characteristics: clear and sometimes strong peat smoke notes combined with maritime overtones.
Finlaggan Single Malt Scotch Whisky Red Wine Cask Matured 0.7L 46% The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. The independent bottler 'The Vintage Malt Whisky Company' can be found in Milngavie, a small suburb of Glasgow. It was founded in 1992 by no unknown person. The company's founder is the former director of Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Brian Cook. After starting out with the blended malt 'Glenalmond', the Finlaggan brand quickly followed. Finlaggan whiskies are whiskies that contain a range of smoky, peaty single malts. The Finlaggan Red Wine Cask Matured was subjected to a special maturation process for The Vintage Malt Whisky Co series, because this is not a 'post-maturation', but the whisky was stored throughout in, as the addition suggests, red wine barrels. In this case in particular, these were Rioja red wine barrels from the Basque Country. Bottlers Note At the beginning, there is immediately noticeable peat smoke together with red berries. On the palate, there are now also noticeably stronger peat and smoky notes, a sweet aroma of various berries and plums, and a pinch of sea salt. The aftertaste is long-lasting, with sweet smoky notes.
Glendronach Traditionally Peated Highland Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 48% GlenDronach The GlenDronach distillery was founded in 1826 by an association under the management of James Allardice. In the next century, several changes of ownership followed, including once belonging to the Grant family, who ran it successfully for a good forty years. However, after further changes of ownership, it had to be closed down in 1996. In 2002 production was under the management of Allied Distillers until the distillery was sold back to Benriach in 2008, making it finally independent. In addition to a core range such as a 12-, 15-, 18- or Cask Strength, there is an extensive selection of various bottlings. Traditionally Peated This whisky is based on an old 'tradition' which was used to make whisky over 200 years ago. Back then it was quite common to finish the malting process of the barley with peat smoke. With the Traditionally Peated, Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barries brought this tradition back to life and then left it to mature in various barrels, previously stored with Pedro Ximenez sherry, Oloroso sherry or port wine. The taste offers a pleasant sweetness combined with aromas of clove oranges, blackberries and a certain hint of peat smoke. The finish is medium-long and offers notes of anise as well as smoky and slightly earthy notes.
Tomintoul Tarn Peated Speyside Single Malt Whisky 1.0L 40% Highland Whisky The Tomintoul distillery was founded in 1964 in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland by W & S Strong and Hay & MacLeod. It is named after the nearby, highest town of the same name, Tomintoul. After being sold to White & Mackay in 1973, the distillery was expanded from one to two stills. Today the distillery belongs to Angus Dundee Distillers. Tarn Tomintoul whisky is characterized by its special altitude and the fresh spring water used in its production. This spring water comes from very special 'collection basins'. Due to ongoing glacier movements in the mountains of the Cairngorms, new, small mountain lakes are constantly being created that serve as reservoirs for the spring water. These basins are called 'Tjorn' in Old Norse, from which the name Tarns derives. The area surrounding the Tarns also has a particular influence on the taste of the Tomintoul Tarn Peated Speyside Single Malt. Most of these reservoirs are surrounded by centuries-old peat, which naturally leaves its taste traces in the water. The taste is full-bodied, pleasantly sweet whisky with clear peat notes. Fruity undertones accompanied by gentle vanilla round off the fantastic taste.