Torabhaig, an Isle of Skye-based whisky distillery. has released the fourth edition in its Legacy Series. The series focuses on a ten-year-long journey of the distillery whisky trail.
Although you may not guess it, the new spirit is a single malt whisky called Sound of Sleat. The name is crafted from the distillery’s home on the Sleat Peninsula and the narrow sea that runs beside it.
Another interesting fact that might interest you is that the expression mirrors Torabhaig’s journey to a 10-year-old release. A feat that is being celebrated by the distillery. As part of the events, all features, including the design, will be outsourced locally.
Torabhaig Rolls Out Whisky No. 4 Aged in Ex-Bourbon
Have you tried any of the spirits in the Legacy Series? The first three whiskeys are completely unique in their content and cask. However, according to the Spirit Business, there is a wide range of different aromas that you may just like.
Bottled at 46% ABV, the single malt displays aromas of orange, apricot, popcorn, and seaweed, with subtle nuances of pipe tobacco, honey, vanilla, and boiled sweets. The palate offers additional notes of oak spice, sweet bonfire smoke, and white pepper.
As mentioned earlier, all work on this fourth whisky release is being done by local companies or individuals. One particular aspect that may be of interest to you is the bottle’s artwork.
Torabhaig has contracted Skye-based artist Ellis O’Connor, whose paintings celebrate the energy and movement of the natural world.
Last week, Neil MacLeod Mathieson, whisky maker at Torabhaig, said: “Our journey to a 10-year-old expression continues and for Sound of Sleat we’re returning to a classic ex-Bourbon cask profile, enhanced by the addition of a crisp spice edge from the new American oak barrels, without losing the elegance and intricacy our fans have come to expect from a Torabhaig whisky.
“There is plenty of oak spice, citrus, and maritime saltiness alongside a newfound waxiness we’ve discovered as our spirit continues to mature. This expression is a journey in itself as each wave of flavour washes in.”
