{"product_id":"torabhaig-distillers-series-ionas-first-edition-70cl","title":"Torabhaig Distillers Series' - Iona's First Edition \/ 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My thought process behind my Journeyman’s began at Crisp maltings in Portgordon. I tried a variety of speciality malts, one of which was a chocolate malt that had a rich and slightly bitter taste, and it was definitely moreish – I managed to eat a couple of handfuls! When the opportunity came around to create my own whisky, I instantly knew I would be including chocolate malt, but I didn’t expect that my worts would come through almost entirely black and, once fermented for my chosen minimum of 120 hours, look more this Guinness than wash. I was pleasantly surprised with my spirit result, instantly smelling and tasting the chocolate malt after just 15 minutes of foreshots, so I cut onto spirit. I kept my final cut point low to include deep, rich flavours in the final dram.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIona Macphie, Distiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and inviting, opening with smooth vanilla sweetness and creamy cocoa butter.  Layers of dark chocolate and malted cereal bring depth, while a gentle lift of citrus and subtle tropical notes adds brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming and expressive, led by clove and a cool hint of peppermint, gradually building into a richer spice character.  Sweet notes of caramel and toffee unfold alongside redcurrant and raisin, adding a dark fruit richness, while toasted oak provides structure.  A thread of ginger emerges and gradually carries through the palate toward the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and vibrant, where that warming ginger note continues alongside peppercorn and cinnamon spice.  A return of vanilla softens the spice, leaving a fresh, gracefully lingering and well-integrated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/torabhaig.com\/\" title=\"Torabhaig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTorabhaig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torabhaig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57724561097086,"sku":"13404","price":75.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/1048\/3591\/files\/13404.jpg?v=1784815180","url":"https:\/\/vineandbine.co.uk\/products\/torabhaig-distillers-series-ionas-first-edition-70cl","provider":"Vine \u0026 Bine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}