Mac-Talla Oloroso

Mac-Talla is Gaelic for echo. The Islay single malts under the brand are produced by the well-known Morrison whisky family. The Terra (= earth) bottling is characterised by peat smoke, which derives its properties from the soil of Islay. The approach for this limited edition, created from just 10 sherry butts, is to emphasise the unique harmony between sherry and peat and at the same time present a new style of Islay malt. Matured for 7 years in sherry casks, the single malt has been given distinctive flavours that set it apart from most other sherry cask bottlings from Islay. The 75% first fill and 25% refill sherry casks come from Bodegas Jose y Miguel Martin in Jerez, Andalusia, Spain. After vatting, the whisky is left to rest for 3 months to allow the flavours to mingle. The 30-40ppm phenol content combines with the fruity, sweet and spicy notes of sherry.