{"product_id":"torabhaig-sound-of-sleat-batch-strength-scotch-whisky-700-ml","title":"Torabhaig Sound of Sleat Batch Strength Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorabhaig Sound of Sleat Batch Strength Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavily peated Isle of Skye single malt from the island's first new distillery in almost 200 years, bottled at cask-strength intensity for the peat drinker who finds the standard 46% release too polite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorabhaig fired its stills in 2017, becoming only the second legal distillery ever to operate on Skye — the first since Talisker in the 1830s. Its house philosophy is what the distillery calls \"well-tempered peat\": barley peated to a hefty 78ppm, then matured entirely in American oak to keep the smoke expressive rather than medicinal. This batch-strength expression takes the Sound of Sleat — named for the strait dividing Skye from the mainland — and pushes it from its usual 46% up to full intensity. The bottling is non-chill-filtered; this batch is listed at 61.1% ABV (122.2 proof), though as a small-batch release the exact strength shifts slightly batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, coastal bonfire smoke arrives first, then brine, orange peel, barley sugar, apricot, and a fragrant pinch of pipe tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding water, the palate opens into sweet vanilla and oak spice cut with black pepper and a savory, seaweed-tinged smoke that keeps the sweetness in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long, peppery, and unmistakably maritime, with youthful fire that lingers well after the swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the flagship Sound of Sleat is built for easy sipping, this cask-strength cut is a different animal — denser smoke, sharper spice, and the raw energy of a young Skye spirit that hasn't been rounded off by dilution. It's a chance to taste the distillery's peat character at full volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with a few drops of water in a Glencairn to tame the heat and unlock the citrus; it stands up well to smoked salmon or a hard aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heavily peated, cask-strength single malt from Torabhaig on the Isle of Skye, matured fully in American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle malt Scotch, non-chill-filtered, 700 mL. This batch is listed at 61.1% ABV (122.2 proof); batch strength varies slightly by release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonfire smoke, brine, and orange on the nose; vanilla, oak spice, and peppery seaweed smoke on the palate, with a long coastal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few drops of water in a Glencairn opens the citrus and softens the cask-strength heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the batch-strength version of Torabhaig's core Sound of Sleat, showcasing the distillery's 78ppm \"well-tempered peat\" at full intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torabhaig","offers":[{"title":"700mL","offer_id":50063194783992,"sku":"19252","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/torabhaig-sound-of-sleat-batch-strength-scotch-whisky-700-ml-keg-n-bottle-4837573.png?v=1785093367","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/torabhaig-sound-of-sleat-batch-strength-scotch-whisky-700-ml","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}