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Mossburn Distillers has been steadily making inroads into the world of Scottish whisky for the previous few years. They’ve launched blended malts aged in classic casks from round Scotland. They’ve additionally constructed a number of the latest distilleries in one of many oldest whisky-producing areas on the earth, particularly The Reivers Distillery within the Scottish Borders area south of Edinburgh, and Torabaigh on the Isle of Skye.
Torabaigh, being solely the second distillery on the Isle of Skye, is actually immersing itself into the area’s lengthy historical past and lore. It’s now releasing single malts beneath its personal title, and has develop into the house of Caisteal Chamuis Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.
They didn’t should search for the inspiration for this expression. Inside eyesight of the brand new distillery lies the ruins of Knock Fortress, which in Gaelic is named Caisteal Chamus, which interprets to “the outdated fortress,” for the non-Gaelic speaker. By telling the story of the spoil, Mossburn has returned to its personal historical past by once more releasing a blended malt with the intent of capturing not solely the heritage however the “spirit” of the area as properly, particularly peat smoke.
To do that, whiskies have been sourced from different distillers from round Scotland to inform the story of daring flavors being shared across the campfire as they have been at a time when wars have been being fought over the very ruins they’re trying over now. Allow us to take a look at this non-age-stated launch.
Caisteal Chamuis (picture by way of Marussia Drinks)
Tasting Notes: Caisteal Chamuis Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Very important Stats: 92 proof (46% ABV) blended malt sourced from Hebridean distillers. First aged in refill and first-fill American Oak Hogsheads. Two stage re-aging with a part of the mix in virgin American oak heavy char 250-liter barrels with contemporary Oloroso sherry European oak heads, and the remaining into refill hogsheads. Ultimate getting old end in smaller 200-liter contemporary bourbon barrels. $43 SRP.
Look: Clear, very pale straw hue, with a tint of barely inexperienced dried grass
Nostril: Distinct peat and juicy fruit combined with astringent vanilla
Palate: It has a saccharine candy and smokey begin, nearly like peated cotton sweet. The lengthy and tannic end provides a wide range of flavors corresponding to oily tropical fruit and tapioca.
