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In June of this 12 months, Ian Macleod Distillers introduced its U.S. launch of their blended scotch whiskies getting old in vary from 8-year-old as much as their 30-year-old. This assessment will concentrate on the Isle of Skye 21-Yr-Outdated Blended Scotch Whisky.
Ian Macleod Distillers has 4 generations of whisky making expertise beneath their belt. Ian Macleod & Firm Ltd. was based in 1933. The household of Leonard Russell Sr., who in 1936 established his personal whisky broking firm, acquired Ian Macleod & Co. Ltd in 1963. The son of Russell Sr., Peter Russell took over as Managing Director and was succeeded by his son, additionally named Leonard. Along with being one among Scotland’s main impartial, family-owned distilleries, Ian Macleod Distillers can be the world’s tenth largest Scotch Whisky firm with spirits gross sales of over 15 million bottles a 12 months.
Ian Macleod created Isle of Skye blended scotch whisky on what is claimed to be the most well-liked of Scotland’s islands in 1933. Situated within the northernmost island within the interior Hebrides of Scotland, Skye is the most important island within the Highland council space.
Every bottle of Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky shows the black ‘Cuillin Ridge’ hills, the well-known mountain vary on the Isle of Skye. They’re a part of the Macleod Property which companions with different companies for the conservation of the Cuillin’s fragile ecosystem a lot of which consists of basalt and gabbro.
Isle of Skye 21-Yr-Outdated Blended Scotch Whisky is a mix of peated island malts which have been matched with Speyside and Highland malts in addition to grain whiskies. The model’s official tasting notes counsel shelled walnuts with dried banana, brown sugar, wooden smoke, clementine, and treacle on the nostril whereas the palate has notes of honeyed porridge, tropical fruit, and allspice.
Iain Weir, Model Director for Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky stated in a ready assertion, “We’re delighted to share the up to date Isle of Skye vary with the U.S. The distinctive, wealthy flavors of the whisky are a testomony to the cautious mixing and premium malts and grain that we use to create it. Our beautiful new packaging actually tells the story of the model and showcases its heritage on the traditional Isle of Skye.”
The complete vary of Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky is now out there within the U.S. market nationwide at choose retailers in 700 ml sized bottles.
We assessment Isle of Skye 21-Yr-Outdated, a mix of peated island malts which have been matched with Speyside and Highland malts in addition to grain whiskies. (picture by way of Ian Macleod Distillers)
Tasting Notes: Isle of Skye 21-Yr-Outdated
Very important Stats: Blended scotch, 700 ml bottle SRP $114.99.
Look: Chestnut/Oloroso sherry.
Nostril: On the nostril are notes of heat baking spices, crimson apples, buttery toffee, citrus, and chocolate malted balls.
Palate: The palate presents delicate stone fruit sweetness, with flavors of spicy caramel, black currant, chocolate, lemon zest, and a touch of cedar wooden and inexperienced peppercorn.
