Machair medley

For The New Wave, we’ve brought together five of Scotland’s most exciting modern producers – each with its own sense of place and character. The result is a collection that’s not just about what Scotch whisky is, it’s about where it’s going. We love these whiskies and we’re very excited by the future that each of this next generation of distilleries offer to our members.

Tasting Notes

First nosing took the Panel to a west-coast beach, where the hypnotic long grasses of the machair landscape pulled us to the shore. Aromas of freshly waxed jackets, steaming mugs of hot chocolate, smoked game, and salted caramel toffee bites came together in rugged harmony. On the palate, we found a medley of juicy ripe strawberries and hints of elderflower, grounded by a savoury note of bran and rye breads seasoned with chunky sea salt. A touch of water smoothed this dram, introducing dried pineapple chunks, caramel ice cream and a gentle maritime saltiness on the nose. On our second taste, bright grapefruit, mentholated orange and toasted hazelnuts emerged, leading to a gently sweet, malty finish. A coastal treat with a mischievous hint of zest.

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