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Whisky Review: Elements of Islay Cask Edit

We review Elements of Islay Cask Edit, aged in first fill and refill bourbon barrels and sherry casks and non-chill filtered.

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Elements of Islay Cask Edit review

Tasting Notes

About:

92 proof (46% ABV), 750ml, aged in first fill and refill bourbon barrels and sherry casks, MSR $72.
Appearance:
Pale gold.
Nose:
Up front there’s rubber eraser notes accompanied by light smoke, a subtle vegetal scent, soft salt notes and a grassy hard plastic character.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
Not overly complex but well-balanced with a smoothness and pleasant palate coating oiliness. With a medium finish this is an acceptable sipper that I’d be more apt to use in cocktails more so than other Islay whiskies. The flavor profile is not so overbearing that it would mask other ingredients but rather would provide a more cohesive element to the mix than trying to steal the show. Additionally, it’s approachability makes this a good entry level Islay whisky for newcomers.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams honed her appreciation for patrons with a discerning taste for fine whiskey during her 15-year tenure as a bartender in Dallas, Texas. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2019, she graduated from Portland State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Writing. During her final term at PSU, Jennifer served as the Arts & Culture editor for the university's monthly magazine, The Pacific Sentinel. A voracious reader, outdoor runner, and aspiring photographer, Jennifer also harbors a deep love for classic jazz. She always welcomes the opportunity to share a whiskey and engaging conversation with both her cherished friends from Texas and the many new companions she's made since settling in Oregon.

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