Ileach Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Pronounced "Eee-luhk", this independently bottled, budget-friendly and intensely peated Islay single malt of undisclosed origin is rumoured to be from Lagavulin or Bowmore. Others say it's young Kilchoman due to its mix of sweetness and peatiness that's reminiscent of a light Sanaig. Whatever the provenance, the price is right for an everyday Islay dram. 40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Nose: young, raw peat, with quite some mercurochrome, band aids, gouache paint, iodine and sea water. Islay alright. Pears and lemons on a second plan. Rhubarb. Whiffs of kitchen herbs and burnt grass. Mouth: a big blast of peat smoke again, with lots of young, malty notes. Wet wool and lemons. Hints of tequila and barley sugar. Briney notes and liquorice. Limited complexity but no flaws. Finish: medium long, on ashes, sweet smoke and young malty notes. From the nose and taste, my guess would be Kilchoman. On the other hand, that’s about the only distillery of which I’ve tasted 5 year-olds (which would be my guess for the age of this whisky). I don’t know what a 5 year-old Lagavulin is like, so you never know. It’s very decent and especially interesting when you’re taking the price into account. - whiskynotes.be