Torabhaig Allt Gleann The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Cnoc na Moine Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Cnoc na Mòine means 'the hill of peat' – and the name was not chosen at random for the third chapter of Torabhaig's Legacy Series.

Expert's description

Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American bourbon oak, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks and bottled at 46%.

Cnoc na Mòine is the third chapter in The Legacy Series and matured in a combination of American bourbon oak, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks, in a run of as many as 90,000 bottles.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Muted peat smoke, orange peel, tart fruit and dying embers.

Palate

Bbq peat, pepper, light balsamic acidity and cedar.

Finish

Long and harmonious with integrated smoke and spice.

Specifications

Name: Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Torabhaig
Region/Country: Isle of Skye
Type: Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon oak, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 90,000
Edition: Legacy Series Chapter 3 – Cnoc na Mòine

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Maritime · Fresh

Did you know?

The name Cnoc na Mòine refers to a hill in Knoydart, visible across the Sound of Sleat from the Torabhaig distillery itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

What does Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% taste like?

On the nose you meet muted peat smoke, orange peel, tart fruit and dying embers. The palate offers BBQ peat, pepper, light balsamic acidity and cedar, while the finish gives long and harmonious with integrated smoke and spice.

What role does the cask play in Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%?

The cask, American bourbon oak, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

What glass suits Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% best?

Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully.

Does Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% be stored?

Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is best kept upright or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle keeps its quality for several years if stored correctly.

What defines the Torabhaig behind Torabhaig Cnoc na Moine The Legacy Series Chapter 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%?

The name Cnoc na Mòine refers to a hill in Knoydart, visible across the Sound of Sleat from the Torabhaig distillery itself.