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Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke is a Scotch whiskey that is bottled in a decidedly captivating and easily recognizable bottle, both for the very large characters shown on the bottle, and for its shape, very elongated despite being a bottle containing the classics 70cl. The origin of this whiskey is the Scottish Lowlands.
The peculiarity of the maturation of this 1.2 Sweet Smoke lies in the maturation to which the whiskey is subjected. Although the most important “rest” takes place in traditional ex-bourbon barrels, the distillate is first passed into smaller ex-bourbon barrels for a period that varies between 6 and 9 months.
intense aromas of bonfires and smoky notes, which stand out and are the undisputed protagonists. A note of oak is then perceptible. Lastly, the cedar peel and a slightly hinted fruity note of pear are revealed.
particularly "soft". Releases notes of vanilla and honey. It turns out quite sweet. Then the bonfire aroma is reconfirmed, enriched with splashes of cocoa. To support everything, a mix of spices with a certain structure, among which cinnamon stands out.
persistence is medium-long. Bonfire notes are confirmed. A smoky vein closes the tasting.
Overall, Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke is a whiskey that is sweet, intense and endowed with excellent harmony. Despite the smoky component, well marked, it is particularly drinkable and easy to appreciate. The complexity, on the other hand, is not the most pronounced.
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