Scarabus Islay Single Malt Whisky

Scarabus is a single malt Scotch whisky from an undisclosed Islay distillery, bottled by the independent bottler Hunter Laing. The name comes from a farm on Islay where a short-lived distillery operated in the early nineteenth century, and this release is the core expression of the Scarabus range.

Bottled at 46% ABV without an age statement, it combines classic Islay peat smoke and coastal character with richer, sweeter flavours. The nose offers cold-smoked salmon, brine, crushed peanuts and ash. The palate is sweet, salty and elegant with a creamy texture. The finish is long, bringing burnt caramel, treacle and berries, while the smoke and ash linger. A well-balanced dram for lovers of peated Islay malt.