Exclusive Auction: Two premium peated Islay single malts – Mac-Talla Strata 15 Year Old and Peat’s Beast – for collectors of balanced and beastly intense smoke! This select lot comprises one bottle of Mac-Talla Strata 15 Year Old and one bottle of Peat’s Beast Single Malt. Both expressions stand out for their smoky character: Strata with extended maturation and a sherry-peat balance, and Peat’s Beast as a raw and independent peated monster. Standard 70cl bottles, 46% ABV (Strata) and 46% ABV (Peat’s Beast), original labels intact (coastal and beastly impactful designs), excellent liquid level, and impeccable condition – ideal for Islay and indie peated collectors, comparative tastings, or expanding a collection with complex and powerful profiles. Star Piece 1: Mac-Talla Strata 15 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. From Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (a family with a heritage in Islay), this expression is aged for 15 years in a combination of bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks (10-15% sherry influence), named for the igneous rock formations of the island's coast (“Strata”). Moderate peat balanced with sherry sweetness and maritime complexity, un-chill filtered, and natural color. • Profile: A refined and cohesive nose with oloroso sweetness intertwined with light dry peat, smoked barley, seashells, dried fruits (raisins, figs), stewed fruits, winter spices (cinnamon, clove), balsamic vanilla, citrus zest, dried herbs, honey, and mineral/rocky notes; On the palate, velvety and balanced with earthy, saline peat, licorice root, apples, sweet barley, sherry fruits, warm spices, chocolate, and a lingering finish of damp smoke, spice, salt, and sweetness. A smooth and rounded texture with mineral and herbal evolution. • Style: Mature and complex peated Islay – perfect for contemplative sipping neat (with water to highlight the sherry and smoke), on the rocks, or as a digestif. Ideal for those seeking age, balance, and depth with a subtle sherry influence. Star Piece 2: Peat’s Beast Intensely Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky. From Fox Fitzgerald (independent bottler), this undisclosed peated monster (Speyside or similar origin with a high peat content of approximately 35 ppm), matured in ex-bourbon casks, and un-chill filtered. Released for peat lovers with beastly packaging. • Profile: Rampant nose with intense campfire smoke, ash, creosote, tar, petrol, burnt lemon, coastal air, and fresh citrus notes (apple, citrus); ferocious on the palate with dominant peat, salty barbecue, smoked meat, butter, spicy hot notes, robust phenols, and soft apple/banana notes upon adding water. Long finish with ash, dark chocolate, spices, and an oily base – a beast that tames with water but retains its fury. Full and robust texture, with overpowering smoke balanced by juicy sweetness. • Style: Bold and raw, uncompromisingly peat-driven – perfect for peat fans looking for an intense smoky punch with some fruit and spice. Versatile in neat or smoky cocktails. This duo offers the perfect peat contrast: the refined, aged, and sherry-influenced Strata vs. the raw and beastly Peat’s Beast. They represent independent innovation, Islay/Speyside terroir, and increasing value in the market for rare and powerful peated single malts. Bid on this legendary lot – pure smoky treasures! #MacTallaStrata #MacTalla15YearsOld #PeatsBeast #IslaySingleMalt #PeatedWhisky #Strata15 #IntenselyPeated #MorrisonDistillers #PeatedSingleMalt #SherryCaskIslay #RarePeated #WhiskyCollection #WhiskyAuction #WhiskyCollectors #PremiumPeated #IslaySmoke #PeatMonster #WhiskyLovers #OnlineAuction #BoldWhisky #PeatedBeast #WhiskyHeritage