{"product_id":"torabhaig-taigh-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700-ml","title":"Torabhaig Taigh Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorabhaig Taigh Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Isle of Skye distillery's first permanent core expression — a Madeira-influenced peated single malt pitched as an approachable, everyday introduction to the island's smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaigh — pronounced \"Tie,\" the Scottish Gaelic word for \"house\" — is crafted in small batches and matured in first-fill and refill bourbon casks with an addition of Madeira casks, then bottled at 46% ABV with no chill-filtration and no added colour. It comes from Torabhaig, one of only two single malt distilleries on Skye and the first legal distillery built there since Talisker, operating out of a restored farmstead on the Sleat peninsula. The name is fitting: where the earlier Legacy Series chronicled the young distillery chapter by chapter, this is the permanent \"house\" pour meant to define the everyday Torabhaig character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, seaside embers and flint smoke sit against earthy woodland notes, with baked apple pie, maple syrup, and gentle raisin richness, plus a dusting of clove, cinnamon, and cereal biscuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is light to medium-bodied, soft smoke wrapped in vanilla custard, toasted almond, and sweet dried fruit, all carried on a smooth, faintly oily texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is warming and moderate, the smoke settling into sweet spice and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it stand out is its role in the range: the Madeira-cask addition softens and sweetens the coastal peat, making the release the gentlest, most food-friendly way into Torabhaig — a genuine gateway to peated whisky rather than a challenge to seasoned smoke-hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn; its lighter body pairs happily with smoked salmon or a wedge of hard 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 peated Isle of Skye single malt and Torabhaig's first permanent core expression, matured in bourbon casks with a Madeira-cask addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle malt Scotch, 46% ABV, non-chill-filtered and natural colour, first-fill and refill bourbon casks plus Madeira casks, 700ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmber smoke, baked apple, and maple on the nose; soft smoke, vanilla custard, toasted almond, and dried fruit on a light-to-medium palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat in a Glencairn, with smoked salmon or a hard cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's Torabhaig's first permanent core bottling — the Madeira-softened \"house\" style, and one of the more approachable peated single malts on Skye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Torabhaig","offers":[{"title":"700 mL","offer_id":50095766634744,"sku":"19261","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/torabhaig-taigh-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700-ml-keg-n-bottle-6094922.png?v=1785614315","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/torabhaig-taigh-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700-ml","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}