Glenglassaugh – Torfa Richly Peated Whisky

Description

Torfa (meaning peat in norse) is peated to 20ppm and aged in ex-Bourbon casks. A superb example of how good younger malts can be, with its well balanced mix of sweet vanilla, vibrant citrus, coastal peat smoke and peppery spice. A very well made and carefully crafted Whisky. Nose: Very fresh and coastal with notes of sea spray, preserved lemons, smoked lime curd, sooty sea salt, stem ginger, anise, peppercorns, green herbs and a pears in stock syrup sweetness. Palate: Salted galia melon, white pepper, smoked apricot, coastal seaside peat, lime pickle, herbal/heathery notes and smoked oatcakes. Finish: Key lime pie with a smoked vanilla biscuit base, salty sea spray, pineapple on a sooty bbq, some vanilla oak sweetness and white pepper on the long and tangy finish.