17.02.2025
The Caskhound Peatwave Chapter 9: Bold Islay STAOISHA

The Caskhound Peatwave Chapter 9: Bold Islay STAOISHA
A Bold Islay Expression with Peat, Depth, and Subtle Sherry Notes
The renowned independent bottler The Caskhound introduces Peatwave Chapter 9, a heavily peated STAOISHA single malt from Bunnahabhain Distillery. Aged 7 years in a sherry cask, this Islay malt offers dominant peat smoke with a subtle sherry touch. Limited to 666 bottles, it’s a must-have for Islay enthusiasts.
Design and Presentation: Authentic Craftsmanship
The Peatwave series by The Caskhound captures Islay's wild character. Chapter 9 features a sturdy bottle with elegant labeling, highlighting its natural cask strength (60.6% ABV). As expected from The Caskhound, the whisky is non-chill filtered and retains its natural color, celebrating authenticity.
Maturation and Flavor Profile: Peat Power with Subtle Sherry Influence
This 7-year-old STAOISHA matured in a sherry cask, creating a bold profile where intense peat smoke leads, balanced by honey sweetness, smoked bacon, salted caramel, dark chocolate, and tobacco with a finish of oak spice.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Strong phenolic peat with farmyard notes, candied lemon, vanilla cream, mint, and smoky paprika.
- Palate: Sweet and peppery, transitioning to bold peat smoke, burning embers, smoked bacon, spiced nuts, and tobacco.
- Finish: Long and intense with brown sugar, smoky salt, chili spice, roasted marshmallows, raisins, and oak.
Conclusion: A Must-Have for Peat Lovers
Available from February 14, 2025. For details, visit The Caskhound.
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