Review by: TOModera

Dun Bheagan 8 2002 Single Malt Limited Edition whisky is a very long named Scotch I found at a local LCBO. I do like Islay, and at 50$ (CAD), this seemed like a good deal. From what I’ve been able to learn is this is the youngest of their Single Malts. It’s made by Ian Macleod Distillers. They are an independent bottler who release scotches from all of the regions, with each being labeled with a cask number and the amount of bottles.

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Distillery: Unknown

Bottler: Ian Macleod Distillers

Region: Islay, Scotland

ABV: 43%

Age: 8 years. Distilled in 2002. Bottled in 2010.

Cask type: Hogshead

Price: $49.99 (CAD) (In Ontario)

Color: Burnt Orange

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Nose: Vanilla, orange zest, straw, a hint of cassia buds, smoke

Palate: Smokiness blasts your tastes buds then gives way to brininess, apricot, and pepper,

Finish: Apples, hint of almonds, dark cocoa, all disappearing into smoke and peat.

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Conclusion: Overall I enjoy this scotch, however the smoke can be a little out of control. I love Islay’s and this is a great addition, I usually can’t have more than 1 of these. It’s simple, direct, and if you love smoke I’d recommend grabbing it. I look forward to finding some other Dun Bheagan’s in the future.

Final Score: 77.

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.