A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Master of Malt
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.4%
- Age
- 31 years
- Price
- £299.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Toasted, Chocolate, Old Wood
- Description
- An Islay single malt distilled in 1990 and matured for 31 years before bottling by Master of Malt in 2022, drawing just 186 bottles from a small oloroso sherry octave. The extended maturation and sherry influence create a complex profile balancing smoke with sweet, roasted character.
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A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) is a 31-year-old single malt from Master of Malt (Scotland), bottled at 47.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, smokey, toasted, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An Islay single malt distilled in 1990 and matured for 31 years before bottling by Master of Malt in 2022, drawing just 186 bottles from a small oloroso sherry octave. The extended maturation and sherry influence create a complex profile balancing smoke with sweet, roasted character.
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