Teerenpeli – Savu Cask Strength (50cl, 58.5%)

This is a Finnish single malt from Teerenpeli, made with peated malt and groundwater from Salpausselkä. It is matured in selected bourbon and sherry casks in a ratio of 80 to 20, a balance reached after several tastings with customers and brand ambassadors. It is bottled at a cask strength of 58.5% in a 50cl bottle, uncoloured and without chill-filtration. The smoke is gentle, set against malty sweetness and salty liquorice. The nose brings vanilla and raspberries with a little dried fruit, floral heather, light smoke and salty liquorice. The palate is full and creamy, with caramel, ripe strawberries, dark mocha, spice and soft peat. Liquorice lingers in a long finish, with fine sweetness and discreet smoke.