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Distilled at South Islay – that still intrigues me about Brühler Whiskyhaus. It's usually Lagavulin, and since the surfer bear is using a board he's had since 1816, the question is practically answered. Can the "Refill Oloroso & PX Sherry Finish" designation be interpreted as meaning the whisky was initially matured in refill Oloroso casks and then finished in PX sherry casks? Transparency is a real annoyance at Whiskyhaus, especially with bottlings costing over €100. But anyway, the label is quite amusing, and their South Islay whiskies are generally a safe bet. The color is dark gold. glen-efze.de

Another South Islay from the Brühl Whisky House, which impressively demonstrates how harmoniously smoke and sweetness can blend together – while still leaving room for surprises. On the nose, the smoke is remarkably restrained. It doesn't overpower, but rather wraps gently around a cloudy sweetness of cotton candy and candied red berries – delicate, playful, almost a little elegant. The typical Islay peat seems well integrated here rather than overpowering – unusually subtle, especially considering Lagavulin is the cask source. On the palate, it's noticeably more powerful: campfire, bacon, and—to my surprise—a subtle hint of salted peanuts. The latter is more commonly associated with Caol Ila, which raises the suspicion that the cask might actually come from the north... even though South Islay is clearly stated on the label (who knows, perhaps the cask had a short break in Port Askaig?). The sweetness typical of Marco's bottlings is fully present – juicy, deep, and full-bodied – but balanced with a distinctive, slightly bitter spice. This is complemented by notes of dark chocolate, some wood, blueberries, raspberries, and ash. An expressive dram with plenty of depth and an exciting balance of sweetness, smoke, and fruity freshness—almost too elegant for South Islay. And that's precisely what makes it so appealing.

Issue price: 104.90 €