found only on Islay

Greg Metze decided to put his decades of experience and passion into Old Elk’s Straight Rye Whiskey

Nose : The smoke is calmed by the marine

and a touch of warming spice

leaving a lingering impression of the mezcal's pure and vibrant character

Tamdhu 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Saki/Soju found only on IslayLayers a fragrant, herbal quality on top of the rich dried fruits. Here's rosemary at its menthol crossover point, thyme, fennel seed, Douglas fir, then ripe apple and pear mixed with marmalade like citrus fruit behind it. There's immediate richness, combined with a silky texture while the mid palate is filled with candied peels mixed with soft orchard fruits. There's some powdered ginger and sumac towards the back adding brightness and an acidic