‘As We Get It’ Islay Single Malt (60.3%)

Christopher Hayn — Fri, 15 May 2015 06:00:36 +0000

After yesterday’s episode with the ‘As We Get It’ Highland Single Malt (67.9%), it seems only appropriate to review the other available ‘As We Get It’ expression from independent bottler Ian MacLeod today. There are no hints given which Islay distillery could be behind this bottling but there are not that many distilleries that come into question I guess.

Name:	‘As We Get It’ Islay Single Malt (60.3%)
Bottler:	Ian MacLeod
Age:	NAS
Category:	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Strength:	60.3% Vol.
Colored:	No
Chill Filtered:	No

Nose

Rather light and fragrant, the alcohol is not noticeable at all. A large plate with salty bacon. Citrus fruits. Cold coal smoke with a bit of medicine in the back.

Taste

Starts smooth but the alcohol steps in pretty quickly. A lot of citrus fruits like limes, oranges and grapefruits. Light smoke. Then saltiness kicks in.

Finish

Medium and strong with a bit of-vanilla infused smoke.

Overall

Very simple and undemanding. Feels a bit raw and “unfinished”. Not unpleasant but quickly forgettable overall.

Score: 80 / 100

‘As We Get It’ Highland Single Malt (67.9%)

Christopher Hayn — Thu, 14 May 2015 06:00:07 +0000

‘As We Get It’ is one of the brands from independent bottler Ian MacLeod, always uncolored and bottled at cask strength (hence the name), sometimes with, sometimes without an age statement of 8 years. There are two different expressions available, both from an undisclosed Highland respectively Islay distillery (or a variety of ?).

Facts

‘As We Get It’ Highland Single Malt (67.9%)

Name:	‘As We Get It’ Highland Single Malt (67.9%)
Bottler:	Ian MacLeod
Age:	NAS
Category:	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Strength:	67.9% Vol.
Colored:	No
Chill Filtered:	No

Nose

Hot chocolate laced with sherry. Served with almonds, cinnamon honey and vanilla biscuits. A certain fruitiness in the back, which reminds me of fig and plum jam. The alcohol is noticeable but not intrusive.

Taste

A soft start to the palate, much smoother than what I would have expected from the high strength. More plums and figs with a splash of lime juice. A bit of honey. However, the alcohol comes into the foreground now, accompanied with a lot of spicy oak and sherry. Cools off after a bit and milk chocolate comes to light.

Finish

Medium. Reasonable dry but with a lot of fruit. Hints of mint chocolate.

Overall

Not much variety but what is offered is enjoyable. Plays the sherry theme in a convincing way and is not burdened by the very high strength at all.

Score: 85 / 100

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‘As We Get It’ Islay Single Malt (60.3%)

‘As We Get It’ Highland Single Malt (67.9%)