Finlaggan Cask Strength Small Batch Release Vol.58% Cl.70
- Aged in small batches, an Islay single malt that will amaze you.
- Soft and full-bodied, very peaty.
- Alcohol content 58 degrees.
Cask strength small batch version of the famous Finlaggan peaty whiskey at 58 degrees.
Full Grade Finlaggan Cask Strength is a single malt created by The Vintage Malt Whiskey Co., a Scottish merchant who decided to purchase some barrels from an Isle of Islay distillery and bottle them under their own name.
The distillery, as well as the age of aging, are not indicated and remain a real mystery.
In this case the aging is in small batches, refinement that perfectly oxygenates the whiskey giving it more full-bodied and soft hints.
The problem of defining the origin of these malts is deeply felt among experts because the Finlaggan product is exceptional.
Finlaggan Cask Strength is a single malt whiskey that comes from one of the Isle of Islay distilleries, the distillery is not disclosed.
But one thing is certain, if you like Islay's classic peaty malts you might discover a little gem.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Straw yellow
Aroma: salty notes, sea notes, salty notes with a touch of peat smoke, citrus and vanilla.
Taste: There is a good intensity of peat followed by notes of caramel, black pepper.
Final: Long and sweet with notes of smoke, toasted oak and spices Finlaggan Cask Strength is to be combined with a cigar like Macanudo reserva.