Scarabus Batch Strength Whisky Hunter Laing Single Islay Malt Whisky 57%

Turn up the strength, and the peat follows. The Batch Strength edition of Scarabus is the unpolished side of Islay that Hunter Laing dares to bottle.

Expert's Description

Scarabus Batch Strength Whisky is a Single Islay Malt Whisky from Hunter Laing, bottled at full cask strength of 57%.

Where the 10-year-old is a fixed age statement, the Batch Strength edition combines several casks at a higher, unreduced strength, giving a rawer, more intense expression of the same undisclosed Islay distillery.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh, young peat smoke meets a salty sea breeze.

Palate

Warming and full with leather and vanilla, carried by the high strength.

Finish

Long and spiced with lingering smoke and a light vanilla sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Scarabus Batch Strength
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 57%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 5060354273678

Flavour Profile

Cask strength · Smoky · Maritime · Intense

Did You Know?

Hunter Laing's Batch Strength series is bottled without reduction, meaning the strength varies slightly from batch to batch depending on the casks selected.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scarabus Batch Strength Whisky Hunter Laing Single Islay Malt Whisky 57%

What does 'batch strength' mean?

It means the whisky is bottled directly from the casks without being reduced with water to a fixed standard strength.

How does this edition differ from Scarabus 10 Year Old?

Batch Strength is bottled at a higher, natural strength of 57% and combines several casks rather than carrying a fixed age statement.

Is it worth the strength for Islay fans?

Yes, the intense smoke and cask strength deliver a rawer, more powerful experience for those who love full cask strength Islay malt.

Should water be added?

Yes, a few drops of water can open up the aromas and make the whisky more accessible at this strength.

Which type of glass suits it best?

A nosing glass with a narrow opening concentrates the smoke and makes the high strength easier to navigate.

Is the distillery behind Scarabus the same as in the 10 Year Old?

Yes, Hunter Laing uses the same undisclosed Islay source across the whole Scarabus range.