Part of Loch Lomond Whiskies' peated Island Collection, Inchmoan, this 12 year old Highland single malt is born of a unique combination of whisky from a traditional swan neck pot still and whisky from a straight neck pot still. The result is an unconventional peat character with great depth, marrying smoke and spice. Sweeter vanilla aspects from re-charred American oak and refill bourbon casks complement the soft peat style of Loch Lomond's unique still set up.
The nose has smouldering peat with vanilla syrup and cracked black pepper. The palate is sweet with medicinal peat notes, smoked bacon, roasted coffee beans, cloves and star anise, before a fruity green apple and pear character develops. The finish is long with waxy peat and gooseberry citrus.
Fairly strong peat flavor; pleasant finish; not harsh.
Inchmoan has a relatively strong peat flavor with a pleasant finish and aftertaste. Its flavor is not as strong as another favorite, Laphroaig, but it is quite pleasant and may appeal to those who regard Laphroaig as having too strong a peat smoke taste.