Samaroli 'S Peaty 2016

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whisky • scotch whisky

Samaroli ‘S Peaty is an annually released peated blended malt from Samaroli. This is the 2016 edition. It is rumored to be a blend of Laphroaig, Highland Park and an undisclosed Speyside. These are married in a sherry cask, then bottled at 45%.

Distiller: Undisclosed
Distilled: 1995
Bottled: 2016
ABV: 45%
Age: 21yo
Cask type: Sherry finish
Source: Tasted at Bergen Øl og Whiskyfestival 2019
Setting: Unblind

Nose: Stonefruit, almost juicy fruit tinged smoke. A very interesting mix of smoke and raw fruitiness.
Palate: Orange pith, stonefruit, and round, pungent smoke not far behind. This is more in the realm of meaty barbecue than ashy char.
Finish: Medium length, with notes of coconut, smores, graham cracker and grass. Surprisingly absent of fruitiness, in contrast to the nose and palate.
Overall: An interesting combination of summery fruits and meaty smoke that is actually pretty unique. It hides it’s age very well, perhaps only showing in the restraint of the smoke. Without knowing the age first, I would never have guessed it.
Rank: 5