Ileach Cask Strength

Score: 71

At this tasting, the Ileach pulled off a bit of a surprise win. It wasn’t the fanciest bottle on the table, nor the most complex—but it showed up with bold peat, decent balance, and enough character to charm the crowd. Some found it punchy and satisfying, especially the cask strength version, while others thought it was a bit rough around the edges. But for the price and the sheer Islay attitude, it held its own. It’s not a dram that rewrites the rulebook, but it doesn’t need to. It’s smoky, straightforward, and delivers what it promises. A solid pick when you want something peaty without ceremony.