A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Master of Malt
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.4%
- Age
- 31 years
- Price
- £299.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Tobacco
- Description
- A mystery Islay single malt distilled in 1990 and matured 31 years with an oloroso octave finish, bottled exclusively by Master of Malt in 2022 in a run of 105 bottles. The four-decade maturation tempers the distillery's typical peat and brine with sherry-cask depth.
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A Secret Islay Distillery 31 Year Old 1990 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 31-year-old single malt from Master of Malt (Scotland), bottled at 51.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A mystery Islay single malt distilled in 1990 and matured 31 years with an oloroso octave finish, bottled exclusively by Master of Malt in 2022 in a run of 105 bottles. The four-decade maturation tempers the distillery's typical peat and brine with sherry-cask depth.
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