Situated off the West coast of Scotland and affectionately known as “The Queen of the Hebrides”, Islay’s Distilleries are renowned for their predominantly peaty, smoky character, all offering variations on the theme of ash, beach bonfires, coal dust and tar. Big Peat is a marriage of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies only from the island of Islay. With Caol Ila spirit bringing sweetness, Bowmore the perfect balance, Ardbeg a medicinal, earthy quality and Port Ellen, a degree of elegance, Big Peat captures that archetypal taste of Islay in one truly remarkable bottle.
 
This 33 Years Old Limited Edition is Big Peat's oldest expression to be released to date. Intended to showcase “his" the more mature side, the expression carries a sweet smokiness and a charred meaty, Malted character at its heart. Only 1,500 bottles exist of this marriage of Single Cask Single Malts from Islay, finished in a unique combination of French Cognac and Spanish Sherry casks.
 
On the nose, detect sweet smokiness alongside ripe plums, brown sugar and juicy peaches. The palate bursts with phenols, red apples, smoky bacon and a meaty, Malted character. The finish is long with toasted almonds, spices and orange marmalade on burnt buttered toast.