Meikle Tòir - The Chinquapin One, Peated Malt Whisky

Distillery/Brand - Meikle Tòir
Bottler - Glenallachie
Expression - The Chinquapin One
Spirit - Single Malt Whisky
Region -Speyside
Volume - 70cl
Alcohol - 48% ABV
Cask - Chinquapin Virgin Oak
Age - 5 years
Limited Release
Peated - 35ppm
Non Chill Filtered
Natural Colour

From the Gaelic, Gleann Aileachaidh, meaning Valley of the Rocks, this independent, Scottish owned and managed whisky company focuses on the important things: making great whisky and enjoying life.

A series of peated expressions from Billy Walker. Meikle Tòir, meaning Big Pursuit, has been made with sweeter mainland peat from St Fergus. A lengthy 160 hour fermentation period offering a complex character further enhanced by the influence of virgin oak casks.

NOSE: Smouldering oak embers, burnt liquorice and honey, with ginger, butterscotch and orange peel.

TASTE: Cocoa, crème brûlée and toasted almonds, with cinnamon, aniseed and campfire smoke.