The Big Smoke 46 Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Huntly, Scotland $75
The Big Smoke was created to blend malt whiskies from some of the islands most iconic distilleries, and then bottled at a relatively young age in its most rugged form. This whisky is reminiscent of traditional Islay malts, full of peat smoke and coastal sweetness, powerful yet caressing, everything you would expect from a blend that includes Caol Ila, Bruichladdich and Ardbeg. The Big Smoke 46 (46% abv) gives a gentle introduction to the Islay style. The bonfire and seaweed characteristics you would expect are wrapped up in layers of sweet vanilla from the fresh American Oak.
Taste: Cool and minty, smoke and soft charcoal, currant buns and icing sugar. Finish: Crisp and clean with growing oily saltiness and wet wood smoke, wet grass and a touch of leather.
Silver Medal - 2013 International Wine And Spirit Competition | 
