Dragonjuice 10 year old Islay Peated Batch #2 Whisky Druid

Overview: The Dragonjuice 10 year old Islay Peated Batch #2 Whisky Druid at a glance

• Islay Single Malt: Aged for ten years and independently bottled by the Whisky Druid.
• Triple Cask Maturation: A combination of a first-fill Tawny Port barrique, an Oloroso Sherry butt, and a Bourbon barrel.
• Limited Edition: Only 1,035 bottles produced.
• Classic Islay Character: Robust peat smoke meets the unmistakable style of the famous whisky island.
• Natural State: Non-chill filtered and free from artificial coloring.

Profile: What makes the Dragonjuice 10 year old Islay Peated Batch #2 Whisky Druid special

Some secrets are guarded for centuries; others unexpectedly find their way into a whisky bottle. With the Dragonjuice 10 year old​​​​​​​ Islay Peated Batch #2, the Whisky Druid has once again delved deep into his legendary bag of tricks. Whether it actually contains magic wands, runes, or ancient cask records remains his well-kept secret.
One thing is certain: the Dragonjuice series stands for honest single malts, exciting cask combinations, and the stated goal of releasing exceptional whisky at a refreshingly down-to-earth price. This batch takes you straight to the legendary Scottish Isle of Islay - a small island that enjoys near-mythical status in the world of whisky.
No other region is as closely linked to smoky whisky as this windswept Hebridean isle, where the tradition of distilling has been cultivated for centuries. Amidst the Atlantic, moorlands, and historic distilleries, whiskies are crafted here with a distinctive character and an origin that delights connoisseurs worldwide. A total of just 1,035 bottles of the Dragonjuice 10 year old Islay Peated Batch #2 were filled.
This makes the single malt a pleasantly exclusive release - just big enough to be discovered, yet small enough not to turn up on every street corner. This ten-year-old whisky benefited from a carefully selected combination of a 1st-fill Tawny Port barrique, a 1st-fill Oloroso sherry butt, and a 1st-fill bourbon barrel. Three cask types, a shared goal, and - presumably - a druid-worthy magic spell or two. The "Whisky Druid" brand has made a name for itself with limited-edition bottlings that blend traditional whisky heritage with a dash of fantasy. The mysterious druid serves not only as the brand's namesake but also as an engaging symbol of the spirit of discovery and the joy found in exceptional bottlings.
Dragonjuice 10 Year Old Islay Peated Batch #2 proves once again that great stories don't always have to be found in thick books. Sometimes, they fit surprisingly well onto a label - and into exactly 1,035 bottles.

Cask type:
- 1st-fill Tawny Port barrique
- 1st-fill Oloroso sherry butt
- 1st-fill bourbon barrel

Outturn: 1,035 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Dragonjuice 10 year old Islay Peated Batch #2 Whisky Druid tastes like

• Nose: Peat smoke, maritime notes, vanilla, and caramel. Accompanied by dried fruits, a touch of oak, and subtle hints of nuts and spices.
• Palate: Bold smoke meets vanilla, caramel, and malty sweetness. Notes of raisins, dark fruits, and a nutty quality round out the profile. Spicy oak provides structure.
• Finish: Medium-long to long. Smoke and oak spice linger, accompanied by dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a subtle salty note.