"However many times I visit this part of the world, it always feels like an adventure, whether it's blowing a hooley or the seas are at peace, all a-glitter under blue skies. These isles have produced some of whisky's biggest names - Ardbeg, Port Ellen, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Laphroaig. More recently, they've also witnessed the emergence of an exciting new generation of distilleries, which have banded together to create the Hebridean Whisky Trail."
"Torabhaig describes its house style as 'elegantly rugged; an elegant interpretation of heavy peat.' It marries tarry, maritime smoke with fresh citrus notes and hints of honey and vanilla. Torabhaig's first permanent whisky - a 10 year old - won't be released until 2028. But in the meantime, master distiller Neil Mathieson is documenting its evolution with the 'Legacy Series,' a collection of limited-edition malts that have become much sought-after among whisky afficionados (see below for the latest)."
The Hebridean Whisky Trail links established and new island distilleries across the Hebrides. It includes Torabhaig and Talisker on Skye, distilleries on Raasay and Harris, the Isle of Tiree distillery, and Benbecula and North Uist on Uist. Torabhaig sits on Skye's Sound of Sleat, on a headland with shingly beaches, sheep-filled hills, distant mountains and the ruins of Knock Castle visible nearby. The distillery features white-washed walls, red doors and a pagoda. Torabhaig's house style is described as 'elegantly rugged', combining tarry maritime smoke with fresh citrus, honey and vanilla. The first permanent 10 year old release is due in 2028, with interim limited Legacy Series releases and annual Journeyman team releases.
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