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Молодой, мощный и торфяно-дымный Islay-солод крепостью 57%, который хвалят за интенсивность и соотношение цены и качества, хотя он не отличается сложностью и требует воды. Мнения о балансе и финише расходятся.
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В отзывах этот виски описывают как очень молодой, крепкий и «в лицо» интенсивный торфяно-дымный солод с ярко выраженным морским и «барбекю»-профилем. В аромате чаще всего отмечают дым, торф, морскую соль, йод, цитрусовые (лимон, грейпфрут), а также сладкие и сливочные ноты — карамель, ирис, ваниль, иногда зелёное яблоко, банан и травянистость. Во вкусе повторяются торф, дым, солёность, перец и пряность, а также ассоциации с копчёным мясом, беконом, оливами, золой и лекарственными/аптечными оттенками; часть отзывов отмечает маслянистость и «новую» спиртуозность. Финиш описывают по-разному: от среднего до длинного, солёного, торфяного, зольного и согревающего, иногда с горечью или быстрым ослаблением из-за молодости. Общий тон отзывов — это не сложный, но честный и мощный Islay-виски, который хорошо работает за свою цену; многие советуют добавлять воду, потому что в чистом виде он резкий и спиртуозный. Некоторые прямо называют его простым или одномерным, другие — «торфяной бомбой» и очень удачной покупкой; есть и негативные замечания о грубости, недостатке округлости и неудачных партиях. Несколько отзывов сравнивают его с другими молодыми торфяными солодами и спорят о происхождении спирта, но по самим текстам это остаётся предположением, а не установленным фактом.

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2ndSip Connoisseur 84 06 mar 2023 5:59 pm
The one on the sandy beach at sunset in a group with a campfire... not particularly complex, but well done. [86 - 82 = good whisky -> get (second) bottle? Perhaps...]
abuijen Expert Junior 84 31 oct 2024 10:38 pm
Tasted all three versions of Scarabus; regular, BS & 10yo. 82 for the 10yo, 84 for the Batch Strength and I gave an 87 for the regular. Tasted the 10yo H2H with the Batch Strength, the latter just gives so much more flavour. Nose 10yo: There is BBQ and brine, but subdued, as if it was filtered out or something. Maybe longer in a cask is not better for this spirit. Sure peaty and and a little mint in the background, maybe some dark chocolate notes. Nose Batch Strength: Oh much better, nothing subdued. Right in your face. Not an overly active cask, just good spirit. That briny and BBQ from Lagavulin(?) just hits you. No filters were used here. A little green apple and mint on the background, but it is peat right on the foreground. Taste 10yo: easy to drink, but nothing stands out. It feels like time in the cask removed most of the flavours you would like to have in a peaty islay whisky. Some spice, a little tcp and a hint of pepper. The taste is better than the nose. Taste Batch Strength: Raw, spirity and BBQ. I really like this one. Much more delivery, green apples, medicinal and a little white pepper. But it is mostly smoked meat and BBQ’ed pork. Lovely and simple.
neus007 Expert Senior 87 24 jan 2025 10:36 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Hvdree Connoisseur 85 05 mar 2021 10:21 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

olegborgol Connoisseur 86 12 apr 2021 10:11 am
more body than in 10k (wb171497), better nose, in principle not bad. 22-21.5-21-21.5
cloudyweedram Expert Senior 85 18 jun 2022 2:59 pm
Layered nose, so very good! Very quaffable. Splendid!
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Нос84Band-age, melted butter and sweet lemonade to begin with, then lot of caramel fudge, and some green papaya and guava, so the nose is rich, flavoursome, and quite fruity. Orange blossom followed. The fudge lingered. A little mossy, grassy appeared. Then there's the sandalwood. Grapefruit was there too. The fudge was still hanging there. So this baby has layers. Could use more band-aid indeed.
Вкус86So refreshing, and zesty! Adequate amount of smoke. Milk chocolate balls with chewy fillings. The mouthfeel is a little dry. Very quaffable, very enjoyable!
Финиш85Ashy finish built up, which is good. Aftertaste of espresso. Juicy feeling lingered. Splendid!
VEF206 Connoisseur 82 29 jan 2023 10:33 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

Ficelli Connoisseur 85 12 apr 2021 7:57 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

alex..w..fan Connoisseur 82 28 apr 2021 10:50 am
20 20 21 21 82 very young and strong, well, this, I don't see the point, except maybe on barbecue both on the street and in winter ...
Don Cassi Expert Senior 80 08 jul 2021 3:07 pm
The nose starts again very similar to the standard, only a little more restrained and with some fresh wood in the background. Immediately fuller and more present in the mouth than his brothers. In comparison, the finish is very maritime, the creamy vanilla notes of the brothers are pushed into the background. Length: 6/10 The basic character is very similar to the standard, unfortunately it is not as tasty and creamy, but of course more intense. Grade: 2+
tribe Connoisseur 86 15 jul 2021 11:39 pm
So for the money a top malt. Something different. I would bet on ardbeg, I have 2 other ardbegs on and the tobacco, ham and the cold ash stays in the end with pepper somehow also pear and iodine in the smell. A good portion of lemon yogurt is in the smell and taste. The taste is the best of the malt. Absolutely recommendable for the money. Might as well be a lagavulin...BBQ... This is definitely not standard caol ila

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

grinface Connoisseur 86 29 sep 2021 12:38 pm
There are different bottle codes on these bottlings. They only differ in the last five digits, which seems to be a timestamp. I have got two bottles ending on 10:05. Don't know if these are different batches.
DDzip Expert Junior 87 10 may 2022 6:21 pm
A "Peat Bomb" not to be underestimated A very "maritime" profile This young "Batch Strength" is a must for any amateur of raw and uncompromising peat

нос 89 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

fnk Expert Senior 85 18 aug 2022 11:07 am
A harsh, strong chimney. Maybe even excessively prickly, maybe there is not enough maturity for some roundness to appear, but on the other hand, the aroma is so good! If you wait for the smoke to dissipate, you can search for interesting notes a little.
TribleB Expert Senior 86 07 oct 2026 7:47 pm
A solid Islay malt with good value for money.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос87Peat, brine, grapefruit, aspirin, cheesy feet
Вкус86Peat, olives, grapefruit, pastries, apple, ash, gauze bandages
Финиш84Medium length - salty, peaty, mineral
besar Connoisseur 85 08 jan 2021 12:54 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

gaboruso Connoisseur 81 03 feb 2021 9:40 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80

JacobaEd Connoisseur 86 28 feb 2021 9:54 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

WhiskyShopNeumarkt Expert Junior 89 05 apr 2021 10:03 am
Serge on Whiskyfun.com: Scarabus 'Batch Strength' (57%, Hunter Laing, Islay, 2020) Four stars and a half Love love love Hunter Laing, but I'm asking you, what the hell does 'batch strength' mean? Having said that, the 10 yo at normal strength was glorious. Colour: white wine. Nose: crystal-clean coastal smoke, in the style of those Finlaggans from the olden days. Tincture of iodine, sweat smoke, smoked kippers, gherkins, oysters, whelks, crabs, kelp, cucumbers. With water: marvellous high-precision blade-y coastal peated malt whisky. Very pure and 'millimetric'. Mouth (neat): just super-great-very-good. White asparagus, glue, olives, brine, barnacles. I mean, in the words of Captain Haddock, blistering barnacles! With water: perfect. Hate it that such young whisky bearing a neo-Victorian label and a very lousy name would be this good. It's the end of it all! Finish: perfection rolling out. Salt, lemons, seashells, brine, olives… Comments: reminds me of those cheap aguardientes you can buy incognito in Cuba when no one's watching (which, granted, doesn't happen very often). Very pure and pretty perfect. SGP:467 - 89 points.
GlasMost Expert Senior 88 01 may 2021 9:52 pm
Very precise Islay malt (Caol Ila?) with nice minerality. Surprisingly hardly any smoke at first. Sweet ex-bourbon cask whisky as I like it sometimes. Alcohol is very well intergrated. Well I had it after 5 others... But noticable Islay bam effect. Banana ?! citrus, salt, pebbles, soot, ashtray... My company enjoyed it as well. More ashy cold smoke after a while - still not much in the nose. All that for reasonable little money. An artwork of a tube with fancy sealed cork. Even better than the 10 and much better than the Scarabus NAS.
aw-home Connoisseur 79 16 dec 2021 2:08 pm
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Нос79Phenolic campfire peat smoke with citrus fruits, malty sweetness and maritime notes.
Вкус79Peat smoke with leather, citrus fruits, marine notes and ash.
Финиш80Long with peat smoke, citrus fruits, maritime notes, leather and ash.
sarthur71 Connoisseur 83 29 may 2023 9:44 am

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Skaramalt Member Senior 85 01 jan 2026 7:27 pm
Tasted on 12.11.2022. Nose: Bourbon, vanilla, hazelnuts, salt, iodine, peat, citruses Taste: Peat, peppery, rubber, propolis, caramel, mint
Fdu17 Expert Senior 86 19 mar 2026 12:25 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

TommyHan Connoisseur 86 13 apr 2026 12:47 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

blacknapkins Connoisseur 87 08 jun 2021 10:55 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Sporx Connoisseur 82 03 sep 2021 11:11 pm
Aroma fresh yeast dough, artificial sweetness, citrus, salty, maritime Metallic taste, almost new make, apple, pear Finish: Short to medium length, greasy, young
MH90 Expert Senior 86 24 dec 2021 12:15 am
What a balance difference after a large amount of water. This one deserves its points, especially on taste and finish.

нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

feolai Connoisseur 84 04 mar 2026 8:44 am
Aroma：Moderate；Palate：84/100; Aftertaste：Medium.
Dre73 Connoisseur 85 05 feb 2021 11:32 pm
Pretty straight peated whisky, some peatsmoke with sweet and some fruity notes, and powerful. Not complex but pleasant enough.
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Нос85A lot of sweet notes, caramel, fudge, with a sweet smokiness and a little sour, citrussy edge. Also grassy, hay. Later on more alcohol.
Вкус85Sal ammoniac, licorice, some ashy smokiness, creamy, caramel. Pretty some power with alcohol. Later on some glue as well, sour fruitiness.
Финиш84Still some power, sweet smoke, ash. Caramel sweetness, pretty long. Later on more glue-like and fruity.
Comet67 Connoisseur 84 11 mar 2021 8:07 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

jvanopstal Expert Senior 81 16 apr 2021 9:07 am
A powerfull whisky. Really needs to have a good amount of water
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос81Smoke and peat. Strong scent. After adding water also fruity notes of apple and pears
Вкус82Quite strong with smoke and caramel and some peppers
Финиш81Long and warming
Merl Connoisseur 86 04 aug 2021 12:26 am

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

glengoyner Member Senior 87 12 jan 2022 10:29 pm

нос 84 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

KrolikMorski Expert Senior 85 30 oct 2022 10:49 pm

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

y0tz Member Senior 81 26 dec 2025 5:39 pm

нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Dirac Connoisseur 85 22 feb 2026 5:40 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос85The peat layers are relatively rich
Вкус85Oily, slightly spicy, and slightly astringent
Финиш84middle
WARciech Expert Senior 85 06 aug 2026 11:09 am
holborndrinker Connoisseur 84 24 aug 2026 10:42 pm
A perfectly serviceable dram which highlights a middle of the road classic Islay taste - cheap as chips.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос84Dark chocolate, dried mud, a smoky note but more turf based than wood, the alcohol is slightly prickly.
Вкус85The mouthfeel is pleasant with a bit of body to it - the taste opens with dark chocolate and coffee, the peat is quite subtle as it's followed by the alcohol which brings a hit of white pepper heat.
Финиш84The finish is medium length with the alcohol providing a bit of a burn - there is a whiff of peat, but more of an earth note than a smokey one.
RedRightHands Expert Senior 84 23 sep 2026 4:12 pm
Whisky tasting on 2025 05 15 84+
Phalat Connoisseur 85 17 apr 2021 6:39 pm
In Hungary this is called pálinka :D since I don't think this drink would be so old (3-4 years old), its color also suggests it (it can be third-quarter filled, as its color is completely translucent). This is why i taste "Pálinka" in it.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос85sweet peat new make spirit mint
Вкус84sweet new make spirit! oily fruit basket + vegetables spicy
Финиш86medium long medical salty clay dry ash
Izzino Connoisseur 91 21 dec 2021 12:17 am
Aroma: fresh, sweet and medicinal, malty, grassy, citrus, also honey, apricots but also floral and cereal tones Taste: because it has 57% alcohol whisky, it drinks well. Is it pleasantly smoky, spicy, earthy and probably even a little vegetable olive? For example, pomelo and grapefruit.
Romansen Connoisseur 84 03 jun 2023 6:13 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Lurkinglen Member Senior 86 28 dec 2023 4:58 pm
Very nice, sweet and balanced NAS unnamed Islay single malt at high strength. I always dilute it a bit with water. It is intense and peaty but also sweet and friendly at the same time. I was lucky to have picked up an older batch as it seems the latest batch receives lower grades. Whether it is Caol Ila, Lagavulin or Ardbeg: this has similar ashiness as a Cadenhead's Caol Ila a year ago, but it's been a long time since I tasted Lagavulin. Very good!
WhiskyMojaPasja Expert Senior 87 11 jan 2026 7:30 pm
528-SCARABUS BATCH STRENGTH ISLAY PEATED SINGLE MALT by HUNTER LAING 57%. ...A significant dose of strength—but bearable), very intense aromas. Strong flavors, a cross-section of all grilled flavors. If you enjoy "drinking" salty bacon with grilled fruit, this is the perfect choice. Sit down after a hard day and simply enjoy the contents of a glass, a goblet, etc. I recommend it, but I warn you—this isn't a drink for those unfamiliar with Islay. As for the distillery—it doesn't matter which distillery it comes from—I prefer Lagavulin. The most important thing is that I like it. It pleases the eye and the mouth.
Lakerfield Expert Senior 86 28 jun 2021 10:46 pm
It's as precise and direct as peated new make, in a really refined manner. Has a great kick of peat but in no way too agressive or attacking. Consider the fact that Serge gave it an 89.. It's good. But not that stellar in my books honestly. But what a price, it's around €40 a bottle. Really a bang for your buck then.
Mapl Connoisseur 83 28 aug 2021 5:47 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

Vis2020 Expert Senior 87 29 oct 2021 9:26 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

MaltVader Connoisseur 84 15 nov 2022 8:06 pm
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Нос84hay, lemonade, wet earth, peat, smoked bacon, some salt
Вкус84pepper, chili sharpness, wet earth, rendered fat, peat, smoked meat, salt, some citrus, wood, white hard candy
Финиш83medium, salt, pepper, wood, peat
kornelb Member Senior 83 09 jul 2023 10:08 pm
Very similar to the basic version (marine, clear smoke, a bit of honey, vanilla and sweetness, sour apple), there is a herbal note, generally stronger and longer finish. Sweet, smoky, peppery.
JBKwb Connoisseur 85 03 mar 2025 8:19 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Rino Rotten Expert Senior 83 29 oct 2025 7:42 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur 83 29 jan 2021 7:00 pm
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2021/01/29/swc-winter-festival-hunter-laing/ Around 6-7 years old, this composition utilises more virgin cask maturation than the 10yo. Stating ‘batch strength’ as opposed to cask strength allows HL to standardise tubes, packaging etc. N: Firmly spirit-driven once again, this younger stronger version is [top-note] creamier, more toffeed, yeasty, slightly lemonade-y into passing suggestions of calvados, baked cooking apples, leathery half-baked currant buns, poached [firm] pears…. Though similar to the 10yo, I find this far more direct [chiselled] overall. T: Distillate-forward with more oily saline calvados vibes. Again, this is bolder and sharper than the 10yo – unsurprisingly given its younger and stronger abv-wise. It’s sweeter too yet still with a sour side. More apple-y with some pears,… F: ,,.. the peat blasts though in tandem with the spirits’ formidable drive. Slightly floury again and slightly puckering by the death. C: Formidable decent new make-y whisky, demonstrating once again, how well peat works with young-aged spirit – but watch you don’t get carried away,… that there’s something more sublime to it.
Erik1908 Expert Senior 85 02 may 2021 7:46 pm
Nice, pretty one-dimensional and not very complex Islay malt. Sweet peat-smoke on the nose. Full body arrival with more sweet peat-smoke and gentle spices. Tongue stinging. Long finish. On a cold and windy winter's afternoon you easily empty one of these bottles with a few of your friends.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

DGV Expert Senior 85 13 dec 2021 6:56 pm
Powerful, smoky, young! ????????????
Vladimir Ziryanov Connoisseur 84 18 feb 2022 12:03 pm
you need to breathe

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

Lukas_Kiene Expert Senior 81 17 dec 2020 4:55 pm
Unfortunately, the new Batch Strength does not reach the Specially Selected. Rougher and stronger due to the significantly higher alcohol content. But (just like the new 10yo) not as full-bodied and diverse as the first edition of the Scarabus. Noticeably less color, different character. I don't see the significant surcharge here either. Pity!
robbert88 Connoisseur 85 30 mar 2021 9:56 pm
Bottlin Bond Expert Senior 84 18 apr 2021 10:30 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

mr whisky Member Senior 87 17 jun 2021 10:00 pm
Wonderfully soft. sea shell. Bit fresh. Especially great for this price.
glenrob Connoisseur 88 06 aug 2021 5:03 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

DannyHill Expert Senior 83 11 feb 2022 10:51 am
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Нос84peat, maritime notes, seaweed, malt
Вкус83intense peat, malt, spicy kick, brine
Финиш82spicy, mildly hot
LDB Connoisseur 84 06 dec 2022 7:33 pm
Smells like Lagavulin 8, with similar maritime notes and the ubiquitous lemon oil, but not very complex.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос85Lemon oil, newspaper wrapping a piece of smoked trout, mild, balanced
Вкус84For 57% very round and soft, again that citrus-sour, slightly machine-oily note known from Lagavulin. But after that there isn't much. Nevertheless, a nice experience on the palate.
Финиш82In the finish it then rapidly degrades, there is not quite as much due to the youthfulness of the spirit.
Frankyboy333 Newbie 80 26 apr 2023 10:50 am
Nice and strong and quite smoky.
MarnickBleeker Expert Senior 85 01 sep 2024 3:06 pm
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Нос83Lemon, ash, salty, mineral, peat slowly starting here
Вкус86Lemon honey, peat in the background, nicely balanced
Финиш85It doesn't last very long, but it's still fun. And especially for this money
Cask1988 Connoisseur — 14 feb 2021 6:39 pm
Initially I read about these Scarabus bottlings and that it’s been said that this should be Caol Ila or Bunna. But after a visit to my liquor store I know for sure it’s none of these. Scarabus bottlings are with 99.9% certainty Lagavulins. I sure did not taste that instantly and because of the fruity character I was believing it was Caol Ila. But it’s not. That being said; it’s an rather ‘off the record’ kind of Lagavulin. Since they don’t want people to recognize it as such. It needs to be different, but it also needs to be continuously available. Since HL wants their Scarabus batches to be of constant quality, they needed a long term contract with a distillery that wanted to deliver exactly that. And so it happened:) I bought a bottle of CS because it was looking at me for quite some time already but never got to buy it. Somehow the packaging, yes I know that’s silly, kept my interest. So I decided to buy it. Meanwhile the bottle is half way down and I have to admit, this is a fine dram but I won’t buy another. In this price range an Uigeadail for example offers a bit more. Nevertheless I do enjoy it quite a bit. Especially in these winter weather conditions!
FabiDram Expert Senior 70 03 sep 2021 11:32 pm
Caught bad batch
Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 88 27 oct 2021 11:08 pm
Nose strongly iodized first of all, we eat foam, we sniff kelp. This reminds me of Caol Ila. Entire granite cliffs collapsing into the sea. Graphite. An ashtray filled with fine ash. Factory smoke, maybe a little toxic. Thick, vegetable peat. Some white fruit with the addition of water, but barely. Unrefined sea salt. Vanilla. Banana. Very oily palate, where the peat imposes itself without suspense, with a beautiful vanilla pod. Completely successful finish, long and charcoal as desired, with an ounce of almonds. It's good! Big Peat and all the other Peat Bombs better watch out! It's powerful, but also subtle, with an ounce of fruit and a very nice finish. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/10/scarabus-batch-strength.html

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 89

mr_braun Expert Senior 86 15 jul 2022 11:12 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

zzqfyl Connoisseur 88 23 jul 2022 9:46 am

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

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Scarabus Batch Strength HL Islay Single Malt 57% ABV
70 cl
45.95 €
WB 84.4 299 оц. собр. 299/299
IslayScarabus — -17.7% 71.00 € +35.3% 41.88 € -9.7%
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Scarabus Batch Strength HL Islay Single Malt 57% ABV
Sherry магазин
70 cl
48.98 € 72.95 €
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