Islay Star 9 Years Old by North Star Spirits (50%) is an exceptional, heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky that captures the untamed, maritime essence of Islay's iconic south coast. Released as part of North Star's acclaimed independent bottlings (specifically from Series CA004), this expression is a single-cask bottling from a mysterious Islay distillery—widely appreciated by enthusiasts for its classic, robust peat profile. Aged for 9 full years in a single refill hogshead and bottled at a precise 50% ABV without chill-filtration or artificial coloring, it offers a raw, powerful, yet beautifully mature coastal character that showcases the pure synergy between peat smoke and oak.
Tasting Notes:
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Appearance: Pale straw gold
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Nose: Punchy and intensely coastal, opening with thick waves of medicinal peat smoke, sea spray, and iodine, balanced by underlying hints of fresh lemon zest, green apples, and a subtle malty sweetness
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Palate: Full-bodied, oily, and intensely flavorful, delivering a powerful strike of campfire smoke, charred oak, and tar, which beautifully gives way to notes of salted caramel, vanilla pod, and a sharp, peppery citrus kick
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Finish: Very long, warming, and brilliantly dry, leaving a lingering memory of heavy ash, maritime brine, and a touch of cracked black pepper
Land: Scotland
Distillery: Undisclosed Islay Distillery (Bottled by North Star Spirits)
Alcohol by volume: 50%
