Battlehill Distilled at Bunnahabhain

The best of the 12 and 10 (ceobanach). Peaty, salty, medicinal — the last two not normally my favorites but the cask strength seems to help it; the strong elements are all in competition. There’s a light sweetness behind it. All told it’s good but I wouldn’t want a whole bottle.

Color: White wine Nose: Pungent peat, with a fruitiness under, pineapple, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Pallet: Strong ashy taste, burnt sugar, subtle tropical fruit undertones, with oak spice, and white pepper. Finish: Char, ash, and tropical fruits. Long lasting Nose 2: Smoke gives away to a stronger pina colada smell, coconut and pineapple dominating. This is balanced at the extremes. The smoke at first is what is showcased with the fruity flavors hanging in the back. The Pallet then switches from char and ash to sweet and fruity, with the finish having a slight smokiness to it but fruits dominating the finish. After the pallet taste the smoky ash and char to the nose loses the edge of peat and a pina colada is all I can smell. This also drinks well below its proof.