This right here is a 22 year old whisky which has been treated to a finishing period in a chestnut wood cask, bottled up as part of the Defilement range. Now, we know that's sentence is a little low on details, but there's a reason for that. Regulations surrounding a particularly popular style of whisky from a certain location say that it can only be matured in oak, and chestnut wood is not oak. As such, it can only be called "whisky" – but what a whisky indeed! It's a fascinating expression, with complex woody notes juxtaposed by vibrant fruit and a good flash of spice.
Waxy orange peels, dense caramel, cigar box richness leading to walnut and clove.
Creamy toffee, antique wooden furniture, toasted almonds, a little hint of cinnamon developing.
Subtle touches of lemon linger, contrasted by more warming tobacco notes.
A unique whisky, and a delicious one at that.
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This blew my mind. Well worth a try if you like your whisky big, rich and woody
Great and unique whisky, complex and suprising
