Grace Île 25 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Tasting Notes
This 25-year-old Islay whisky captivates with its alluring aroma – a harmonious blend of sea spray, malty richness, and hints of rubber mingling with the smoky essence of smouldering ash. A delightful sweetness reminiscent of shellfish intertwines with the wild heather and oily oak, while notes of browning apples, nectarines, lemon vanilla, butterscotch, crisp bacon, and jasmine tea enchant the senses. Upon tasting, the firewood's warmth envelops the palate, accompanied by chewy vanilla toffees, apricot jam, juicy wood spices, and a subtle hint of dried barley. Sour citrus and maritime salinity percolate through these flavors, while smoked almonds and grass clippings linger pleasantly underneath. The finish is a swirling complexity, leaving a juicy impression with an almost agricole-esque note rising through the sweet smoke, a testament to the whisky's remarkable depth and vibrancy after 25 years of maturation.