Description
The whisky's name-giving harbour town of Scalasaig is located on the island of Colonsay. The Scalasaig "Island Hopper" is reminiscent of a voyage of discovery to find the best casks of matured single malt from distilleries around the Scottish islands and coasts. It is a blended malt from different peated whiskies from Orkney and Islay, which were stored in Spanish sherry-Oloroso hogsheads (first filling) for 18 months and then blended. The nose shows maritime aromas as well as hints of toasted oak, followed by biscuit and gingerbread. On the palate, it is multi-layered and again shows its coastal character with hints of flint accompanied by rum-soaked fruit, floral barley and salty sherry notes. A long aftertaste with flavours of vanilla beans, milk chocolate and peppery malt lingers on the palate. This smoky, sweet and spicy whisky is well suited for an after-dinner drink.
