Special features: The Smoky Scot Islay Single Scotch Whisky is bottled by Aceo Spirits and is based on distillates from the Caol Ila distillery. This whisky presents a strong smoky profile and is characterized by maritime notes. With an alcohol content of 46%, it comes bottled without chill filtration. The aging takes place over five years in traditional oak barrels that previously held bourbon.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose reveals maritime smokiness with a salty sea breeze and a hint of campfire.
Palate: On the palate, there is initially bitterness and smoke, followed by fruity and sweet notes of lemons, medicinal peat, and pepper.
Finish: The finish is slightly oily with rising sweetness.
Distillery/Bottler: Smoky Scot is the brand that represents this whisky. Aceo Spirits is both the producer and bottler and uses the renowned Caol Ila distillery as the source for the distillates. Two aspects that stand out are the avoidance of chill filtration and the careful aging in former bourbon barrels. These details emphasize the artisanal interest in the quality of the whisky.
Kurzinfos zu Smoky Scot Islay Single Scotch Whisky (Caol Ila)
What is the alcohol content of Smoky Scot?
The alcohol content is 46%. This bottling explicitly states 46% alcohol by volume.
What is the volume of Smoky Scot?
The volume is 0.7 liters. The product is delivered with a specified content of 0.7 liters.
Is Smoky Scot chill-filtered or colored?
Smoky Scot is not chill-filtered and contains no coloring. The specifications explicitly state 'Not chill-filtered' and 'Without coloring'.
Who is the bottler of Smoky Scot?
The bottler is Aceo Ltd. Aceo Ltd. is mentioned as the independent bottler that has taken over this bottling.
Where does Smoky Scot come from and what tasting notes are mentioned?
The whisky comes from the Isle of Islay in Scotland and shows smoky as well as maritime notes. The tasting notes mention smoky peat aromas, salty notes, and a hint of citrus on the nose, as well as iodine, seaweed, and a pleasant sweetness on the palate.