Torabhaig Legacy Series Ch.4 : Sound of Sleat,Batch Strength 60.2% abv

Torabhaig Legacy Series – Chapter 4: Sound of Sleat (Batch Strength)

Isle of Skye, Scotland
ABV: 60.2% | Peat: 78+ PPM malted / 19 PPM in-glass | Non-chill filtered, natural colour

Overview

Named after the Sound of Sleat (Linne Shlèite in Gaelic) — the wild, narrow sea separating Skye from the Scottish mainland.

The fourth chapter in the Legacy Series, now presented in Batch Strength form.

Embodies Torabhaig’s evolving house style: “Smoke with Taste” — bold yet balanced, coastal, and character-driven.

Technical Details
Grain & Peat

Barley Varieties: Concerto & Laureate malted barley

Peating Level: Over 78 PPM (malted) | Approx. 19 PPM (in glass)

Fermentation

Yeast: 100% Pinnacle MG+

Fermentation Time: 72 hours

Maturation

Cask Composition:

75% First-fill Bourbon Barrels

20% Virgin American Oak Casks

5% Refill Bourbon Barrels

Wood Type: Quercus Alba (American Oak)

Cask Sizes:

ASB (200 L) – First Fill & Refill Bourbon

HHD (250 L) – Virgin American Oak

Maturation Period: 5 – 6 years

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Balanced blast of smoke, brine, and sweet oak spice; layered with fragrant tobacco, orange barley sugar, apricot, and seaweed behind the peat reek.

Palate:
Big yet elegant. Zesty oak spice, bonfire embers, and a waxy mouthfeel merge with vanilla sweetness, white pepper, and a hint of oriental smoke.

Finish:
Long, coastal, and vibrant. A youthful spirit kick lingers with capsicum heat, spice, and a strong island identity.

Character Summary

Style: Bolder, more intense evolution of Sound of Sleat

Profile: Coastal smoke, toasted oak, salted honey, charred stone fruit

Texture: Waxy, full-bodied, and mouth-tingling

Expression: “Like standing at the water’s edge, with the storm rolling in.”