Torabhaig
Torabhaig , Shaped by Skye- A hearty and happy Hogmanay to you ! Let’s begin 2025 with a positive outlook and a new whisky to savor….. This young punk is from the Island of Skye where once only Talisker was distilled. While I always appreciated the later, it’s time to recognize a fresh talent has landed. As if to say, “look at me” , the new kid has a unique bottle shape and a split label , I like ‘em both. The dram itself is straw colored and briny with some fruit and vanilla cream. There is a welcome peaty nose and flavor and at 92 proof , a strong whiff of alcohol. The spirt was probably in oak barrels for only 4 or so years , and therefore has a significant bite, edgy but not unpleasant. The finish was zippy, with some added char and sweetness, not un-expected and quite punchy. Now be honest, did you immediately look up Hogmanay? Well if not cheers to you Gaelic knowledge. Also, the pronunciation is “Tora-Vaig”. So as far as your resolutions this year, please add a few comments for your favorite whisky blogger, I enjoy the feedback. Rated a solid 6.5 , just barely recommended , but new and promising , much like 2025. Cheers !
The Single Malt Snob 