Scarabus 10 Year Old (Hunter Laing)

Description

Brand: Scarabus
Category: Whisky
Type: Single Malt
Region: Scotland – Islay
Strength: 46% alc/vol

Cask Type: Matured in a combination of refill bourbon barrels, ex-bourbon casks, and virgin American oak.
Origin: Sourced from an undisclosed mystery distillery on Islay. There are persistent community rumours suggesting the liquid may be from Caol Ila.
Name Meaning: Scarabus translates to… a rocky place… in Old Norse

Tasting notes:
Nose: Soft peat smoke, sea salt, new leather, and hints of toasted brioche or floral freshness.
Palate: A rich mix of golden syrup, vanilla, warming spice, rhubarb, white pepper, and a slow rumble of earthy peat smoke.
Long and lingering finish, with sweet peat and some floral or minty undertones.