Islay
Big Peat Sherry Storm #2
For this second edition, Big Peat sets sail on another maritime adventure to find the perfect Sherry Casks to influence his Smoky Islay Malt Whisky. Along the journey to Jerez, Spain, he is accompanied by an unexpected companion, and together they return with the Casks filled with the peaty spirit of Islay and the warmth of Spanish Sherry, aged gracefully, creating a Whisky that echoed the adventurous spirit of Big Peat.
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In the coastal village of Islay, Big Peat, a daring and legendary figure known for his love of crafting exceptional whisky, set sail on a maritime adventure to find the perfect sherry casks. As his ship cut through the waves, a curious puffin, its feathers ruffled by the sea breeze, alighted on the vessel, as if drawn by the scent of adventure. Along the journey, the puffin became an unexpected companion, fluttering alongside the vessel, its wings dancing in harmony with the rhythm of the waves.
Braving storms and navigating the open waters, Big Peat discovered the sun-soaked vineyards of Jerez, Spain. As Big Peat carefully selected the sherry-soaked barrels, the puffin circled, as if sharing in the anticipation of the whisky's creation. With the precious cargo on board, Big Peat and his unexpected maritime friend sailed back to Islay. The puffin, now a symbol of the sea's influence on their journey, left its mark on the whisky's story. The casks, filled with the peaty spirit of Islay and the warmth of Spanish sherry, aged gracefully, creating a whisky that echoed the adventurous spirit of both man and puffin.
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Tasting Notes
Anticipate dried fruits with maple cured bacon, cocoa and sweet peat - with a rich, smoky finish which just goes on and on.
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Typically Islay in flavour, the palate carries notes of ash, sweet tar, smoking chimneys and a subtle salty beach quality, with a long and lingering phenolic finish.
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Typically Islay in flavour, the palate carries notes of ash, sweet tar, smoking chimneys and a subtle salty beach quality, with a long and lingering phenolic finish.
Big Peat 12 Years Old
46% Abv · Islay
Archetypally Islay, Big Peat 12 Years Old delivers charred oak, chimney smoke, rock pools and summer tar, running to a long lingering finish with brown sugar, bonfire ashes and a real phenolic quality. Proudly bottled at 46% ABV and offered without colouring or chill-filtration, it’s the ultimate distillation of Islay.
