Torabhaig Legacy Series Chapter 2 Cask Strength Allt Gleann Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Isle of Sky

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Allt Gleann Batch Strength is a bold, heavily peated, cask-strength release from Torabhaig’s Legacy Series (Chapter 2). Bottled at 61.1 % ABV, it marries powerful peat smoke, seaside salinity, and malt sweetness with oak spice and citrus punch. It’s un-chill filtered and uncoloured, designed for whisky lovers who enjoy assertive flavour and strength. Key Specs & Origins Spec Detail Distillery / Origin Torabhaig Distillery, Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland  Series / Expression Legacy Series CH.2 — Allt Gleann Batch Strength  ABV / Bottling Strength 61.1% ABV (≈ 122.2 proof)  Peat / Phenol Levels Malt peat level ~78+ PPM; “whisky phenols” ~22.8 PPM in final spirit  Cask / Maturation Aged in a mix of first-fill ex-bourbon barrels (~80%) + refill whisky casks (~20%)  Tasting Profile Here are the sensory highlights across nose, palate, and finish: Aspect Notes Nose / Aroma A striking bonfire smoke and beach bonfire presence; oily vanilla and oak; lemon peel; cigar box; sea salt and a hint of wet wool; malt sweetness underneath the smoke.  Palate / Taste Intense smoke up front; bold citrus (lemon/lemon peel), tropical fruit hints; vanilla biscuits; a medicinal, salty or briny edge; a bit of white pepper and herbal bitterness; somewhat oily mouthfeel.  Finish Long, persistent; smoke and oak spice linger; sea salt; orchard fruit or baked fruit echoes; a touch of minerality (chalky, possibly); warmth remains after several minutes.  What Makes It Special The cask strength bottling gives this whisky extra presence—heat, intensity, and flavour depth that allow the peat & oak to show fully without being muted. It represents a kind of “farewell” to this particular heavily‐peated barley-malt style in the Legacy Series: Torabhaig has said this will be one of the last releases with the experimental 2017-18 peat levels for the “Allt Gleann” style.  Peat is bold yet balanced by seaside and malt components—salt, citrus, vanilla—to differentiate it from more one-dimensional peated whiskies. The mix of first-fill bourbon barrels and refill casks preserves both fresh oak impact and allows more subtle maturation from older wood. Excellent choice for fans of smoky, bold whisky—especially those who like Islay-type peat but with a Skye flavour profile. Very good depth for its age; the intensity of flavour delivers good value for those who seek strength and character. Unfiltered / no artificial colour helps retain flavour oils, texture, and “raw” whisky character. Serving & Pairing Suggestions Neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to appreciate aroma; let it rest a little in the glass. Small drop(s) of water to open up the fruits, soften the oak, reduce alcoholic burn. Large ice cube if preferred, though it will reduce intensity. Pair with smoked meats, charcuterie; strong cheeses; dishes with citrus or salty components (e.g. grilled fish, shellfish) to complement coastal / salinity notes. Also works in cocktails that can handle strong peat & smoke—e.g. a smoky whisky sour or a peated Manhattan variant.

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