Secret Islay 12 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits)
- Distillery
- North Star Spirits
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £49.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Cooked Fruit, Sherried
- Description
- From a secret Islay distillery via North Star Spirits, this 12-year-old (distilled 2012) balances peat smoke with jammy red fruit from its red wine hogshead maturation. The marriage of Islay's peaty character with wine cask sweetness creates a richer, less austere expression typical of the island's spirit.
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Secret Islay 12 Year Old 2012 (North Star Spirits) is a 12-year-old single malt from North Star Spirits (Scotland), bottled at 53% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, cooked fruit, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
From a secret Islay distillery via North Star Spirits, this 12-year-old (distilled 2012) balances peat smoke with jammy red fruit from its red wine hogshead maturation. The marriage of Islay's peaty character with wine cask sweetness creates a richer, less austere expression typical of the island's spirit.
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