This heavily peated scotch, produced at Glenallachie's distillery by a master blender, benefits from some time to open up. The initial pour was intense, with prominent peat and charred oak, but subsequent tastings revealed manuka honey and a background of campfire smoke, capturing everyone's attention. It bears more resemblance to a limited edition Ardbeg than other well-known peated scotches, yet it possesses its own distinct character. For enthusiasts of peat, it represents a nearly essential purchase given its price.
Meikle Tòir The Turbo (2023 Edition)
4.25 Very good
Whiskey Scotch Speyside 5 Year 50% ABV
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Meikle Tòir, a peated single malt whisky brand from The Glenallachie, utilizes mainland peat from St. Fergus and locally sourced malted barley. The Turbo (2023 Edition), aged for five years in American virgin oak casks and oloroso sherry hogsheads, has a peat level of 71ppm and is bottled at 50% ABV. Introduced in the UK in late 2023, it arrived in the US in February 2024. (SRP $75)
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Mineral oil, apple skin, scorched caramel, oak, and peppers
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