North Star Islay 10 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

A 'mystery release' distilled in 2007 and matured in a refill hogshead then finished in a Bordeaux red wine cask. With an outturn of 263 bottles, North Star say to expect notes of "sweet soot and ash, smoked cherries and marmalade, as well as sweet citrus and the reek of peat on the finish. Sounds fascinating. If it's anything like the 8 year old we tasted, this should be a cracker! 57.6% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.