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Scottish whisky tasting evening 🥃
Theme: a journey through Islay, from the least to the most peated.
Line-up:

- Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012
- Secret Islay “Ufted Stills” 2017
- Islay Storm
- Smoky Scot
- Port Askaig 8y

A proper deep dive into peat, barley and maritime character.

1. Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012
Unpeated, matured in bourbon casks. Shows off citrus, apple, malt sweetness and floral notes.
Price range: ~€95-110 (0.7L).

This one sets the baseline, very gentle, very grain-forward.

2. Secret Islay “Ufted Stills” 2017
Blended Islay malt bottled by an independent. Young, smoky, coastal, with peppery notes.
Prices vary depending on bottler, but sits in the affordable range for independents.
~€70

A curious bottle for the line-up, bridges the gap between gentle and full peat.

5. Port Askaig 8y
Young, vibrant, yet balanced. Strong peat, lemon zest, sea spray.
$59.

A great closer for the line-up, full power without losing freshness.

4. Smoky Scot
Islay single malt, heavily peated. Rich smoke, earth, and a medicinal edge.
€46

Brings the classic campfire smoke and maritime punch.

3. Islay Storm
Accessible single malt, medium peat, with iodine, brine, and citrus.
€53.

A reminder that Islay doesn’t have to be expensive to showcase character.