Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

A seventh batch of anonymous cask strength splendor from the Seaweed & Aeons crew. This 10-year-old Islay single malt boasts robust layers of earthy smoke at its core, and with a 25% portion finished in sherry casks, there's a welcome layer of sweet fruit and spice to balance it all out. Bottled up at a bold 56.5%, the cask strength ABV adds extra body and weight, making this a superbly satisfying sipper. Non-chill filtered.

Other reviews... [Batch 9 tasted] This series has piqued curiosity since its debut, and rightly so. Of course, one can simply enjoy drinking them... Colour: gold. Nose: intensely saline and thoroughly maritime. Think oysters with a splash of Tabasco and extra-brut champagne. The sherry influence is subtle. With water: evokes a beachside bonfire, fuelled by dried seaweed and driftwood. Mouth (neat): pure, fruity, saline peat. Notes of lemon, limoncello, seawater, green pepper, and a host of smoked elements. With water: mellows out a touch, becoming slightly oily, with hints of toasted sesame oil. Finish: smooth, rounded, effortlessly drinkable, with a touch of chocolate. The sherry starts to show itself here. Comments: really fond of this batch. 86 points - whiskyfun.com

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Candied ginger, seashells, and dried, spiced fruit are backed by coastal waves of sea spray and beach bonfire. Palate: Robust and earthy, with burnt coffee grounds, bold peat smoke, and dustings of cocoa and cinnamon. Sticky, stewed stone fruits join in the depths, with salted dark chocolate in tow. Finish: Powerful layers of coastal smoke, charred seaweed, espresso, and meaty malt join cakey spice, chocolate peanuts, and toasted peppercorns.