The Ileach Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch

The Ileach Cask Strength is a powerful Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky sourced from an undisclosed Islay distillery and bottled by The Highlands & Islands Scotch Whisky Company, part of The Vintage Malt Whisky Company. Bottled at 58% ABV, this non-age-stated expression delivers an intense combination of peat smoke, coastal character, malt sweetness and warming spice. Despite speculation surrounding the distillery responsible for The Ileach, its identity has not been officially disclosed and should therefore remain unspecified.

Food Pairing: Smoked salmon, mature cheddar, grilled steak, barbecue meats, roasted nuts or dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied and intensely smoky, combining powerful peat with sweet malt, coastal saltiness, oily richness and warming peppery spice.

Nose: Powerful peat smoke with maritime notes, earthy malt, subtle sweetness and hints of sea salt.

Palate: Rich and oily with intense peat smoke, sweet malt, pepper, coastal salinity and underlying fruity sweetness.

Finish: Long, warming and smoky with lingering peat, peppery spice, malt sweetness and maritime character.

Serve: Enjoy neat for maximum intensity or add a small amount of water gradually to soften the alcohol and open up the underlying malt, sweetness and peat.