Harris The Hearach Single Malt Batch10 46%
De Harris The Hearach Single Malt Batch10 46% is a carefully crafted whisky that has been matured to perfection. The distillers took their time with this release, and it has certainly paid off. The result is a whisky with a pronounced maritime, mossy, and fishy character, with an oily texture. The influence of the cask is clearly evident in the notes of vanilla, almond, and spices that give this dram its roundness and texture.
Within the category of peated whiskies, the Hearach can be described as lightly peated, yet oily, maritime, and traditional with pronounced spices.
Nose
Moderately grassy, with a mossy, fishy, and salty character. Notes of smoked herring, sea shells, and sphagnum moss. A hint of vanilla and orange blossom, with a touch of almond. Perhaps also some cooked fruit.
Taste
"Rich and spicy thanks to the alcohol content of 46%. There are flavors of peat, mackerel, anchovy, olive oil, and again a hint of moss and salt. The malt adds roundness, with hints of marzipan and a bit of vanilla cream for balance. The fruit is more orange-driven. Finally, there are spices of gentian root and pepper. Very pleasant."
Finish
The aftertaste is long-lasting, with notes of olive oil, anchovies in oil, moss, gentian root, marzipan, and mixed cooked fruit.