– Whiskey Type: Unpeated Islay single malt scotch whiskey
– Limited release of 3,000 bottles. The very last 12 casks from 1984
– Vintage: 1984 – aged 32 years
– Distillation in Islay
– Maturation: refilled in Bourbon barrels and squat hogsheads
– Bottling: non-chilled filtered and colouring free on the island of Islay
– Recasked into first fill Bourbon barrels in 2008
– Strength: 43.7% abv alcohol
– Colour: An Islay sunrise
– Nose: Coconut, warm muscovado sugar, vanilla custard, grapefruit, mango, baked ginger biscuits. After a while notes of date syrup and sultana.
– Taste: Soft and gentle texture, a delicate dram. Crème brulee, buttercup and orange zest. Gently warming the palate, it opens to reveal a touch of leather toasted oak and praline. Sweet citrus and mango come through later.
– Finish: So gentle but a lovely finish of warm scones and dried fruit, candied orange, lemon peel and apricot jam.
