Xyauyù Fumè - Riserva 2018
(Batch of Xyauyù Fumè (Islay Whisky))
Birrificio Baladin (Società Semplice Agricola) in Piozzo (CN), Piedmont, Italy 🇮🇹
Barley Wine - Barley Special Out of Production|
Score
6.95
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Xyauyù Fumè 2018 has a clear color, reminiscent of a classic “monk’s tunic”, and has no head and no carbonation. After a brief exposure to air, peaty scents and malty notes hit the nose, accompanied by a barely perceptible refreshing hint of balsamic vinegar. When you sip it, the smoky notes coming from the aging barrels blend harmoniously with hints of licorice and ripe fruit, balanced out by a slightly acidic note that titillates the tongue and makes the taste even more persistent.
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8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Nov 2025
at 19:46
7/10
Smoked, peat, alcohol, plums, woody, minerals
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Jan 2025
at 16:07
6/10
Suitsune, hapukas, puuviljane, linnaseline, pähkline, alkone, kerge äädikas. Ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Jan 2025
at 15:52
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
- full point for the irritating pretentious wax. No head whatsoever. Dead-looking dirty brown beer. Phenolic, smoked, tarr, Thai fish sauce, ink, Islay malt. Sour-tarry, again smelling salty-fishy, balsamico. And then faraway red fruit or maraschino cherry. Pretty sweet in the end. Hardly any carbonation, very oily feel; alcoholburn and -thinning. A very acquired flavour I daresay. Doesn't come easy, and nothing I can compare to it. Big thanks to all my kids!
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jan 2025
at 10:11
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jul 2024
at 12:05