Welcome to the Sound of Sleat
Behind the Torabhaig distillery is the Sound of Sleat. A narrow powerful strip of sea dividing Skye and the mainland. Called Linne Shleite in Gaelic. And what we've called our next release. It is the fourth chapter of our Legacy Series, documenting the evolution of our Torabhaig 'house style' which culminates in the release of our first aged whisky, our 10-year-old.
The Artwork
The wild and rugged Sound of Sleat hasn't just inspired our whisky but also our packaging.
We are very proud to have had Ellis O'Connor, an amazing local artist from the Sleat Peninsula, capture the essence of the Sound of Sleat for our label and box.
Watch and listen to her at work in this lovely ASMR film and follow her on Instagram for more of her art.
The Whisky
We love to explore the world of peat, inspired by our beautiful sorroundings and thriving community. Subtle, elegant smoke flavours - or as we like to call them 'smoke with taste'.
This single malt whisky is made using a mix of Concerto and Laureate malted barley with an in-grain phenols level of 78+ PPM and in-glass phenols level of 14.5 PPM. It is fermented with Pinnacle MG+ yeast and aged solely in Quercus Alba American Oak. It is bottled at 46% with no chill-filtration or colouring.
75% First-fill Bourbon Barrel
20% Virgin American Oak Cask
5% Refill Bourbon Barrel
Wood: Quercus Alba & America Oak
Barrel Size: First Fill Bourbon / Refill ASB (200L) & Virgin American Oak HHD (250L)
Time in Cask: 5 - 6 years
75% First-fill Bourbon Barrel
20% Virgin American Oak Cask
5% Refill Bourbon Barrel
Wood: Quercus Alba & America Oak
Barrel Size: First Fill Bourbon / Refill ASB (200L) & Virgin American Oak HHD (250L)
Time in Cask: 5 - 6 years
Grain Bill
Barley: Concerto and Laureate Malted Barley
Malting Peat Levels: 78PPM+
Fermentation
Yeast: 100% Pinnacle MG
Fermentation Time: 72 hrs
Grain Bill
Barley: Concerto and Laureate Malted Barley
Malting Peat Levels: 78PPM+
Fermentation
Yeast: 100% Pinnacle MG
Fermentation Time: 72 hrs
Nose: Notes of delicate orange lead followed by touches of apricot and popcorn lending sweetness to the maritime seaweed that echoes in the glass. Subtle pipe tobacco adds to the elegant smokiness and is rounded out by honey, vanilla and boiled sweets.
Palate: Light and zesty oak spice is joined by the rich and sweet bonfire smokiness that is so unmistakably Torabhaig spirit. Subtly waxy with hints of honey and vanilla balancing sea salt and seaweed that ebbs away to white pepper and sweet spice.
Finish: Like a sunset over the Sound of Sleat, this is lingering and elegant with notes of honey, storms and the ocean.
Nose: Notes of delicate orange lead followed by touches of apricot and popcorn lending sweetness to the maritime seaweed that echoes in the glass. Subtle pipe tobacco adds to the elegant smokiness and is rounded out by honey, vanilla and boiled sweets.
Palate: Light and zesty oak spice is joined by the rich and sweet bonfire smokiness that is so unmistakably Torabhaig spirit. Subtly waxy with hints of honey and vanilla balancing sea salt and seaweed that ebbs away to white pepper and sweet spice.
Finish: Like a sunset over the Sound of Sleat, this is lingering and elegant with notes of honey, storms and the ocean.
| Nutritional Information | KJ | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per 100ml | 1427 | 341 |
| Fat (g) | <0.1 | |
| Carbohydrates (g) | <0.1 | |
| Protein (g) | <0.1 | |
| Ingredients | Spirit from malted cereal, water | |
| Allergens | None | |
