{"product_id":"torabhaig-legacy-series-allt-gleann-single-malt-scotch-whisky-from-the-isle-of-sky","title":"Torabhaig Legacy Series \"Allt Gleann\" Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTorabhaig is only the second legally licensed distillery ever built on the Isle of Skye — the first new one in nearly two centuries — founded in January 2017 by Sir Iain Noble and now owned by Mossburn Distillers. Rather than build a \"wildly modern and efficient distillery,\" as one retailer put it, or try to capitalize on Skye's existing whisky reputation, the founders chose instead to construct Torabhaig within the confines of an ancient farmstead on the Sleat peninsula, letting the resulting spirit develop its own distinct character rather than forcing a house style onto the malt. Allt Gleann, the second release in Torabhaig's ongoing Legacy Series, is named directly for its water source — the Allt Gleann Thorabhaig burn, alongside the Allt Breacach, which together supply the small farmstead distillery with some of the purest water in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whisky is built from small batches distilled in 2017 and 2018, using a mash bill of 100% malted barley — specifically the Concerto and Laureate varieties — heavily peated to 77 PPM or more in the malt itself, translating to roughly 22.8 PPM in the finished spirit. That's genuinely one of the most intensely peated malts produced anywhere outside Islay, and it draws frequent blind-tasting comparisons to Caol Ila and Ardbeg. The whisky matures in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and re-fill whisky casks, bottled non-chill filtered with no added coloring at 46% ABV \/ 92 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe independent reviews are genuinely extensive, and consistently enthusiastic. Drinkhacker's review, following up on an already-promising first Torabhaig release, found \"notes of buttery banana tart, apple pie filling, and white peaches\" giving \"a decadent dessert quality\" to the mid-palate \"before the smoke arrives again on the finish and rolls somewhat abruptly over it all.\" The Whiskey Wash called it \"appealing and complex,\" describing \"moderately intense aromas of cornhusks, steamed peas, hay, and sea spray,\" with a nose carrying \"a hint of iodine and burnt paper,\" developing \"a lively flavor of matcha green tea and apple skins\" on the palate, closing \"this would be an excellent peated whisky for those that prefer to avoid some of the harsher, industrial characteristics of peat.\" Hannah Boyle of The Whisky Exchange wrote directly: \"amazing dram that made me fall in love with Scotch. Briney, salty, and peaty. Maritime taste followed by subtle heather notes and a light citrus. I am extremely impressed with this young expression.\" The Whiskey Jug's review offered a genuinely useful comparison: \"I'm a fan of young, peated Islay whiskies and now I can say I'm a fan of young Skye whiskies as well... Skye is kinda like the younger sibling to Islay when you're talking smoky Scotch hierarchies.\" Even The Whiskey Wench, updating her review years after first buying the bottle, confirmed it held up: \"when I first reviewed this bottle, I said it was rugged in all the best ways — and honestly, I still feel that way.\" The official tasting notes describe fresh sea-blown peat, pine tar, sea salt, seaweed, and a tropical hint of lime on the nose, developing sweeter vanilla, coconut, and coffee, with the palate delivering honeyed vanilla, spice, dark chocolate, and lemon over \"beautifully integrated charcoal and peat.\" This is a genuinely serious, deeply peated single malt from one of Scotland's most exciting new distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTorabhaig Distillery is located in Teangue, on the Sleat peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, founded in January 2017 by Sir Iain Noble and now owned by Mossburn Distillers. It is only the second legally licensed distillery ever built on the Isle of Skye, and the first new one in nearly two centuries. Rather than build a modern facility, the founders constructed Torabhaig within the complex confines of an ancient farmstead, allowing the resulting whisky to develop a character distinct to this specific place rather than replicating an established house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAllt Gleann is the second release in Torabhaig's Legacy Series, a sequence of annual releases charting the young distillery's evolving character. The whisky is named for the Allt Gleann Thorabhaig burn, alongside the Allt Breacach, both of which supply the distillery with its water. It combines small batches of whisky distilled in 2017 and 2018, made from a mash bill of 100% malted barley — Concerto and Laureate varieties — heavily peated to 77 PPM or more in the grain, translating to approximately 22.8 PPM in the finished spirit. The whisky matures in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and re-fill whisky casks. Bottled non-chill filtered, with no added coloring, at 46% ABV \/ 92 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score from a major spirits publication is confirmed for this product, though it has received extensive, consistently positive independent coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinkhacker (extended independent review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Notes of buttery banana tart, apple pie filling, and white peaches give a decadent dessert quality, if only briefly, to the mid-palate before the smoke arrives again on the finish and rolls somewhat abruptly over it all... That initial dram, Legacy 1, showed considerable promise, especially given its relative youth at just four years of age.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whiskey Wash (extended independent review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The whisky is a very pale yellow with hints of green. Opens with moderately intense aromas of cornhusks, steamed peas, hay, and sea spray. Its nose is pleasant with a hint of iodine and burnt paper. In the mouth, the spiciness gives the whisky an ethereal impression. A splash of water turns the body silky. There's a lively flavor of matcha green tea and apple skins that carries through the lightly bitter finish. The Torabhaig Allt Gleann The Legacy Series is appealing and complex. This would be an excellent peated whisky for those that prefer to avoid some of the harsher, industrial, and more confounding characteristics of peat.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorabhaig (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fresh sea-blown peat on the nose, pine tar, sea salt, seaweed, dried seashells, and a tropical note of lime. Sweeter vanilla scents emerge, along with coconut, light nuttiness, and a hint of coffee. The palate is honeyed, with vanilla, spice, dark chocolate, and lemon playing above beautifully integrated charcoal and peat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh sea-blown peat leads, with pine tar, sea salt, seaweed, and dried seashells, alongside a tropical note of lime. Sweeter vanilla, coconut, light nuttiness, and a hint of coffee develop with time, joined by woody tobacco, crumbly vanilla shortbread, and blossom honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoneyed and rich, with vanilla, spice, dark chocolate, and lemon playing above beautifully integrated charcoal and peat. Bolder peat brings coastal tar and an oily texture, with roasted salted nuts, light fruit salad, heather, and fennel. Buttery banana tart and white peach add a briefly decadent, dessert-like quality mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, with peat, caramel, oak, and malt fading warmly, closing on light sweetness. Smoke returns and rolls over the close, alongside metallic, medicinal pepper spice — a genuinely complex, multi-layered finish that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full pl-[var(--msg-block-inset,0.5rem)] pr-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eIsle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Heavily Peated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e46% ABV \/ 92 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e100% malted barley (Concerto \u0026amp; Laureate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeat Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e77+ PPM in malt (~22.8 PPM in spirit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2017 \u0026amp; 2018, small batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTorabhaig — Teangue, Sleat peninsula, Isle of Skye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJanuary 2017, by Sir Iain Noble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMossburn Distillers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOnly the second-ever licensed distillery on the Isle of Skye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAllt Gleann Thorabhaig \u0026amp; Allt Breacach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThe Legacy Series — 2nd release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFirst-fill bourbon barrels + re-fill whisky casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChill Filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNatural, no added coloring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAn intensely peated, maritime single malt frequently compared to Caol Ila and Ardbeg — a genuine new voice in Scottish peated whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSea-blown peat, pine tar, sea salt, seaweed, lime, vanilla, coconut, dark chocolate, lemon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSmoked salmon and shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrilled or smoked meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAged, salty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat, though a splash of water rounds out the spiciness and brings a silkier texture — several reviewers found it equally rewarding either way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39651994042434,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Torabhaig_Legacy_Series_Allt_Gleann_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_750ml.jpg?v=1787199522","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/torabhaig-legacy-series-allt-gleann-single-malt-scotch-whisky-from-the-isle-of-sky","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}