Smoking Islay Blackadder Raw Cask 2017 Blended Islay Malt Whisky 55%

Blackadder calls its releases 'Raw Cask' for good reason — nothing is adjusted, nothing is dressed up. Just Islay, exactly as the cask handed it over.

Expert's Description

Smoking Islay 2017 is a Blended Islay Malt Whisky from Blackadder, bottled in November 2017 from cask number SI 2017-04 at 55%.

The 'Smoking Islay' series is Blackadder's umbrella brand for independent Islay bottlings with an undisclosed source distillery, bottled in a very limited run of just 248 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky peat and sea air with a raw, unfiltered intensity.

Palate

Powerful and maritime with peat, salt and a light sweetness from the unadjusted spirit.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky with lingering salt and peat.

Specifications

Name: Smoking Islay 2017
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Blended Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Cask no. SI 2017-04
Bottled: November 2017
Number of Bottles: 248 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Raw · Maritime · Cask strength

Investment Potential

Medium. A very limited run of just 248 bottles from a respected independent bottler makes this bottle interesting for collectors of smoky Islay whisky.

Did You Know?

Blackadder is owned by Robin Tucek, one of Scotland's most experienced independent bottlers, known precisely for the 'Raw Cask' philosophy of no filtration or adjustment.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smoking Islay Blackadder Raw Cask 2017 Blended Islay Malt Whisky 55%

What does 'Raw Cask' mean at Blackadder?

It means the whisky is bottled without chill filtration and without added colour, exactly as it comes from the cask.

Why is the source distillery undisclosed?

Blackadder often keeps the source secret in its Smoking Islay series to let the whisky's character speak for itself.

Is it worth it as a collector's item?

With only 248 bottles from a respected independent bottler, it is attractive to collectors of smoky Islay whisky.

What defines Blackadder's style?

Blackadder is known for bottling whisky without any adjustment, giving a raw and authentic expression of each individual cask.

Is the whisky bottled at cask strength?

Yes, it is bottled at 55% with no water added.

When was the whisky bottled?

It was bottled in November 2017 from cask number SI 2017-04.