Islay Blend Spotlight: North Star Spirits 10-Year Sansibar

The Islay Connection: North Star Spirits’ Latest Blended Malt

North Star Spirits 10 Years Old Limited Edition Sansibar offers a compelling journey across Loch Indaal, uniting two iconic Islay malts in a distinctive blended expression. This release from North Star Spirits, curated by Sansibar Whisky, blends a 10-year-old Bowmore and a 13-year-old Bruichladdich, harnessing their contrasting styles to celebrate Islay’s diverse whisky heritage.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

The Bowmore component is matured in ex-bourbon barrels, delivering classic Islay notes of maritime peat smoke, salty sea air, and dark fruit. The Bruichladdich malt, matured in refill sherry hogsheads for 13 years, introduces a sweeter, fresher character with ripe fruit influences. Bottled at a robust 50.4% ABV, this limited edition melds smoke, coastal freshness, depth, and elegant fruitiness in impressive balance.

Smoke meets sweet fruit in a complex interplay of Islay’s contrasting terroirs.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh sea breeze, gentle peat smoke, bright citrus, ripe pears, candied oranges, dark berries, vanilla, roasted oak, and subtle sherry spice
• Palate: Lively and balanced; sweet smoke, salty sea air, juicy apples, citrus zest, ripe peaches, toffee, dark chocolate, spicy oak, with dried fruits and spice from sherry influence
• Finish: Medium to long; fading peat smoke, elegant fruit sweetness, and fine salty nuances typical of Islay

Release & Availability

North Star Spirits 10 Years Old Limited Edition Sansibar is now available through Spiritory. This carefully crafted limited edition celebrates the characterful diversity of Islay for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

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