Big Peat Small Batch Cask strength The Cigar Malt Reserve benefits

The Cigar Malt Reserve benefits from a judicious selection of aged stocks drawn from three different types of casks: American white oak ex-bourbon casks

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Palate: Vibrant with a compelling balance of dry tannin and soft brown sugar vanilla sweetness

Bottled from a single barrel from the Jack Daniel distillery

Palate: Sweet vanilla counterbalanced with lemon and lime followed by that surging Ardbeg smoke that we all know and love

Big Peat Small Batch Cask strength The Cigar Malt Reserve benefitsThis small batch blended malt is comprised of several Islay distilleries, including Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and even Port Ellen (perhaps a single teaspoon?), giving this no age statement a power peat profile. Non chillfiltered and bottled at 46%. Nose: Warm slabs of tangy peat. Hints of chocolate, coffee and cedar with spices, walnuts and almond. A touch of cinnamon with oily smoke. Palate: Simple, easy going, but delicious. Notes of heavy smoke,