Staoisha is the name given to the heavily peated spirit produced at Bunnahabhain, and this North Star release offers a focused look at that smoky, coastal style. Matured for 11 years in a single refill hogshead, it shows a more restrained, spirit‑led expression of Islay peat. The nose opens with smoky, burnt hot chocolate and a savoury edge, followed by salted pecan pie and gentle wafts of earthy peat. The palate continues with a balance of smoke and sweetness, leading into a finish that reveals warm tropical notes alongside lingering malt and soft coastal smoke. A distinctive, character‑driven single cask that highlights the raw, elemental side of Bunnahabhain’s peated distillate.

North Star Spirits is a Glasgow indie bottler founded in 2016 by Iain Croucher, built on a simple but uncompromising philosophy: find exceptional casks, bottle them with honesty, and celebrate the wild diversity of Scotch whisky. They specialise in single casks and small parcels; often cask strength, always natural colour and un‑chillfiltered. Curated to spark conversation and showcase the quirks of individual distilleries. Their releases range from youthful firecrackers to mature sherry bombs, each chosen for character rather than conformity. Think of North Star as the treasure‑hunters of the whisky world: always rummaging in warehouses for the next hidden gem. 

700mL | 55.7%ABV