129 THE NAVIGATOR | EXPRESSION COMRAICH BATCH NO. 3 Islay, Single Malt, 55.7%, 700ml Made with barley grown on their own farm, Batch 3 consists of three casks: two fresh bourbon barrels from 2008 (524/2008 and 528/2008) and an Oloroso sherry butt from 2010 (275/2010). This dram, peated to roughly 20 PPM compared to the usual 50 PPM, showcases a lighter profile with less sherry influence. The 100% Islay character shines through with malty sweetness, light peat, and a creamy texture. COMRAICH BATCH NO. 6 Islay, Single Malt, 53.9%, 700ml This expression presents a 10-year-old release, skillfully crafted by combining the contents of four ex-bourbon barrels from 2011 and 2012. After maturation, this whisky underwent a one-year finishing period in two freshly acquired 400-liter Calvados casks. The influence of the Calvados casks imbued the whisky with a wealth of fresh fruit aromas, prominently featuring apple notes, alongside a meticulously balanced, lingering finish. COMRAICH BATCH NO. 1 Islay, Single Malt, 55.5%, 700ml Launched in 2017 along with the first Comraich bars, this batch includes three casks from 2007: two bourbon barrels (146/2007 and 265/2007) and an Oloroso sherry butt (419/2007). The goal was to release an older spirit, a 10-year-old, compared to their typical seven- or eightyear-old releases.
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