Scarabus 10 year old Whisky Hunter Laing Single Islay Malt Whisky

A distillery that cannot be named, but a flavour that cannot hide. Scarabus is Hunter Laing's greeting from Islay's peat fields.

Expert's Description

Scarabus 10 Year Old Whisky is a Single Islay Malt Whisky from Hunter Laing, bottled at 46% after 10 years of maturation.

The source distillery is undisclosed, but the earthy, peat-smoked character clearly reveals its Islay origin. Hunter Laing uses the name Scarabus — a scarab, the Egyptian symbol of renewal — as an umbrella for their independent Islay bottlings.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich, earthy peat smoke meets leather and menthol, softened by syrup and honey.

Palate

Round and smoky with a honeyed sweetness that balances the maritime peat.

Finish

Long, smooth and seductive with lingering smoke and a final note of leather.

Specifications

Name: Scarabus 10 Year Old
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5060354273661

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peated · Maritime · Honeyed

Did You Know?

The name Scarabus comes from a Bronze Age settlement on Islay where scarab-shaped seals have been found — a detail Hunter Laing has woven into the bottle's identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scarabus 10 års Whisky Hunter Laing Single Islay Malt Whisky 46%

Why is the distillery behind Scarabus undisclosed?

Hunter Laing keeps the source distillery secret as part of the Scarabus range's identity, a common practice among independent bottlers.

What does Scarabus 10 Year Old taste like?

It offers earthy peat smoke, leather and menthol, softened by syrup and honey.

Is it worth it for Islay lovers?

Yes, it delivers a classic smoky Islay profile from a respected distillery at an accessible age and strength.

Can you guess which distillery the whisky comes from?

The smoky, earthy style points toward one of Islay's southern distilleries, but Hunter Laing does not confirm it officially.

Is it suitable for beginners to smoky whisky?

Yes, at 46% and without extreme cask strength it is a good introduction to Islay's smoky style.

Which glass is recommended for a smoky Islay whisky?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass best highlights both the smoke and the honeyed sweetness.