Review #310; Scotch #110: Staoisha 6yr 2013 The Whisky Barrel Selection

This is a peated offering from Bunnahabhain, sold under the Staoisha name. This is a heavily peated spirit, aged for 6 years in a FF Bourbon Barrel. This bottling was bottled exclusively for The Whiskey Barrel and produced 235 bottles.

ABV: 59.7%

Nose: Malty, Cereals, Hay, Sweet Strong Peat, Toffee, Shortbread,

Palate: Medium Mouthfeel. Malty, Cereals, slight ash. Sweet Peat, slight honey. Black Tea

Finish: Medium Length, sweet / meaty peat. Ash, Shortbread, honey.

Rating: 6/10

I like this, it’s a bit unbalanced at times, but for the price this is one of the best peated options out there. Good flavors, not too ashy and not too hot which is my main concern with something so young. I will be looking to pick some up in the future.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect