Andalusia Revenant Oak Peated Single Malt

The peat is very light. Vanilla, grape and apple. Some slight spice. Not as malt funky as would be expected. So i would prefer this over other lightly peated scotches like highland park 12, or Johnny Walker (all).

Such a unique, layered dram. The nose is herbal, like a fruity tea along with sage. Think dew-laden grass in the summer. Slightest hint of smoke as well, but it's washed over by other notes. The palate presents a smorgasbord or unique flavors and I like them all. Apple, polished hardwood, cherry, floral and herbal notes. It's oily and rich and has a nice long finish. I would say that this single malt, while the peat does not come through hardly at all, is one of the most fun adventures I've had in a little while. It's like drinking cherry hibiscus tea on a freshly polished basketball court.

Fruity and enjoyable

Nose: grape juice and smoke Taste: light peat and spice

Distillery tour today. Andalusia Whiskey Company is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about an hour from Austin or San Antonio. They do all their own smoking of their barley, as well as age and bottle on site. Among Texas distilleries, they get a lot of press, and have been featured in Texas Monthly and Whisky Advocate. Maybe it was because I was drinking Ardbeg last night, but I was hoping for more with this peated whiskey. Maybe it's the fact that American single malt should stick to its wheelhouse, and smoke their barley with what's nearby their distillery. Andalusia's Stryker does this, and stands far above this one, which is smoked with imported Irish peat. It's good, but a bit thin. Reminds me of Connemara, which I believe I rated similarly. This one took a PX finish well, which was another distillery exclusive, and helped round out some of the thinness in the peat.