53.481 Petals serenading seaweed (Vaults Collection)

Description

From the team

Six bottles — that’s all there is of this discontinued livery release. 33 full years of maturation in a refill bourbon hogshead delivers the aged Islay giant that we all know and love, but with that cask-strength twist that doesn’t allow flavour sacrifice. From our now vintage Vaults Collection line, this is one of the last bottles we’ll see come through, so don’t miss out on this truly limited bottling. Additionally, this bottling took out the top ‘Masters’ award at The Spirit Business Global Luxury Masters competition, their most prestigious accolade. Will you be one of the lucky six in the country to own and enjoy this 33-year-old, highly awarded Islay treat?

Tasting Panel notes

The sweet fragrance of hibiscus tea, violets and sticky heather honey found perfect harmony with the citrus zing of spruce tips and whisps of smoke from burning lavender bushes. The floral notes serenaded prawns and lobster as they sizzled on a beach barbecue, while toasted brioche buns patiently awaited their arrival. With a little water, delightful textures appeared as miso paste, butter and salted caramel blended into fig ice cream. Now, the soft leather of vintage car seats sang a chorus in unison with cured ham, lamb chops and dried seaweed. The grand finale delivered an exotic ballad that brought together baba ganoush, tahini and lavender sumac on grilled aubergines.