North Star The Islay Connection Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Year Old · 2015 Vintage
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The Islay Connection is a 10 year old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from North Star Spirits, bringing together whiskies from Bowmore and Bruichladdich.
Bottled at 50.4% ABV, it offers a bold coastal character with waves of smoky peat and bonfire embers balanced by sea spray and iodine.
Rich earthy smoke is joined by notes of salted caramel, cracked black pepper and smoked almonds, creating depth and warmth. The flavour lingers with maritime saltiness, gentle oak spice and a subtle burnt toffee sweetness.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Rich, deep amber with coppery highlights and a warm, sun-kissed bronze glow.
Nose
Coastal smoke and bonfire embers open, carried by sea spray and iodine. Rich, earthy peat entwines with salted caramel and smoked almonds, while cracked black pepper provides a brisk bite. Maritime saltiness lingers, touched by gentle oak spice and a whisper of burnt toffee.
Palate
Bold coastal palate of smokiness and embers, tempered by sea spray and iodine. Rich earthy smoke carries salted caramel, cracked black pepper and smoked almonds, weaving into maritime saltiness. Gentle oak spice provides warmth, while a subtle burnt toffee sweetness lingers long on the palate with a velvety, lingering finish.
Finish
Maritime finish of sea salt and iodine, wrapped in warm oak spice. Subtle burnt-toffee sweetness lingers, with whispers of smoked almond and cracked pepper, fading to a soft, smoky coastal glow.