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Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Elements of Islay Beach Bonfire

Elements of Islay Beach Bonfire Islay Blended Malt. Image courtesy Elixir Distillers.

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Type: Blended Malt

Bottler: Elixir Distillers

ABV: 54.5%

Score: 92 Points

This was first bottled for the 2023 Feis Ile, and blended Caol Ila from 2013 and Laphroaig from 2010 with peated Bunnahabhain single malt from 2015 — all from Oloroso Sherry casks. The result is a whisky with figs and dates on the nose along with raisins, honey, and a hint of peat smoke. The taste is thick and oily with a nice fruity character balanced by heather, honey, orange marmalade, brine, and campfire smoke. The finish is long, peppery, and smoky. (January, 2024)

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