Islay 8 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
- Distillery
- North Star Spirits
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.3%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £75.28
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Medicinal
- Description
- An enigmatic 8-year-old Islay single malt independently bottled by North Star Spirits and finished in a pair of sherry octave casks, yielding just 230 bottles at cask strength. The sherry influence adds dried fruit and subtle sweetness to the peaty foundation, while the tight grain of the octave casks has imparted considerable oak influence. This is an experimental dram for those curious about how different cask sizes reshape Islay character.
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Islay 8 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits is a 8-year-old single malt from North Star Spirits (Scotland), bottled at 58.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
An enigmatic 8-year-old Islay single malt independently bottled by North Star Spirits and finished in a pair of sherry octave casks, yielding just 230 bottles at cask strength. The sherry influence adds dried fruit and subtle sweetness to the peaty foundation, while the tight grain of the octave casks has imparted considerable oak influence. This is an experimental dram for those curious about how different cask sizes reshape Islay character.
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