Torabhaig’s Sound of Sleat Legacy Series
Torabhaig Distillery is making serious noise on the whisky scene with the launch of Sound of Sleat—its fourth limited-edition single malt in the much-celebrated Legacy Series. With just 45,000 bottles released worldwide, this peated dram is already stirring excitement among collectors and whisky lovers alike. Bold, coastal, and unmistakably Skye—this one’s worth paying attention to.
Torabhaig’s Sound of Sleat Legacy Series
Torabhaig, the second licensed single malt distillery on the Isle of Skye, continues its march toward a 10-year-old core expression with Sound of Sleat. This release stays true to its coastal roots, combining classic maritime character with refined oak maturity.
- Product Name: Torabhaig Legacy Series: Sound of Sleat
- Brand: Torabhaig
- Distillery: Torabhaig Distillery (owned by Mossburn Distillers)
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Style: Heavily Peated
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 46%
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Isle of Skye
- Age: NAS (part of a journey to a 10-year expression)
- Barley: Concerto and Laureate, peated >78 PPM
- Matured in: Ex-Bourbon & new American oak casks
- Launched: May 2025
- Price: £57 (US$76)
- Availability: 45,000 bottles globally; 7,000 in the UK
Tasting Notes
A dram designed to evolve in the glass and across the palate.
- Appearance: Pale gold with a glint of brass
- Nose: Bright citrus—orange and apricot—meets salted popcorn and seaweed, with gentle hints of honey and tobacco
- Palate: A smooth wave of sweet bonfire smoke, vanilla, oak spice, and a touch of white pepper
- Finish: Lingering, waxy, and slightly salty with warming spice
Key Highlights
Sound of Sleat isn’t just another peated whisky—it’s a carefully layered expression aimed at building the distillery’s story over time.
- Balances bold peat (78+ PPM pre-distillation) with an approachable 14.5 PPM in the bottle
- Maritime character blended with spice from new American oak
- Part of an ongoing narrative leading to Torabhaig’s future 10-year-old
- Features label artwork by Skye artist Ellis O’Connor, connecting the whisky to its natural origins
- Crafted with purpose, not haste—each Legacy Series release explores the distillery’s maturing identity
Expert Views
Neil MacLeod Mathieson, Torabhaig’s whisky maker, calls Sound of Sleat “a journey in itself,” praising its evolving flavors and the new waxy note found in their maturing spirit. Early tastings from industry insiders point to its balance of fire and finesse—perfect for fans of coastal single malts with a modern twist.
FAQs
1. Is Torabhaig Sound of Sleat a limited edition?
Yes, only 45,000 bottles are available worldwide.
2. How peated is this whisky?
Heavily peated at over 78 PPM during production, but the final product settles at 14.5 PPM for a refined smoky character.
3. Where can I buy it?
Available globally at select retailers and online, priced around £57 (US$76).
