Scotch Malt Whisky Society 10.76

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DUELLING BANJOS DRAM

At just 8 years of age and at a potent 60.8% this Refill Barrel Matured Ileach is an award winner. It won a silver for 12 years and under in Whisky Magazine's Icons of Whisky.

Profile: "Peated."

Panel's Tasting Note: "The unreduced nose had a definite kick - burning driftwood by boat sheds, canvas and leather (like a straight-jacket) and sucking salty smoke over oyster shells in a hookah pipe; but this duelling banjos dram had a pleasant side too – cranachan, honey, pear, citrus and vanilla; lime pickle and coal-dust never far away. The palate offered big, sweet, nutty smoke, liquorice, toffee and dark chocolate – grungy for sure, but tastier than expected – fruity flavours swirling around in a briny, oily puddle and chipotle and Tabasco tingling away at the mouth, like a memory of combat. The distillery is near a wreck."

Drinking Tip: "A dram for a hard road or daredevil moments - step up to the plate."

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