Distilled at an undisclosed distillery on Orkney, this 2011 vintage single malt is lightly peated, and was initially matured in a refill hogshead cask for 10 years. Expertly re-racked into an old Cognac Barrique which previously contained some 1993 Grande Champagne Cognac and matured for a further 30 months. As ever, another fabulous label dressing this latest whisky release from KMG, 308 bottles filled by Thompson Bros at 55.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
It's like sticking your head into a recently disgorged grist bin full of pineapple cubes, lime zest, and kiwi fruits! There are plenty of soft fruits like apricot and nectarine. The peat is subtle but well integrated, and the intense hp distillate remains powerful.
Palate
Olive oil drizzled warm bread (made from Orkney bere of course!), mint jelly, eucalyptus, old copper coins. The peat grows along with more fruits - nectarine & white grape. Some herbal notes, rosemary & spearmint. Water softens the power and brings more fruit to the fore.
Finish
Still huge and powerful. HP is such an intense distillate and one of the best in Scotland!