Thirteenth in a series of special 12 year old releases from the original distiller?s stocks, this essentialÿIslayÿis a punchy introduction to the sheer excellence of Special Releases: expressive, energetic and self-assured with a direct, full-onÿIslayÿflavour. A smooth, oily mouthfeel; surprisingly sweet, with coating liquorice and a rising, smoky pungency, before the dryness of rich chocolate arrives with balancing salt and smoke.