This Caledonia Edradour is a single malt specially selected by songwriter Douglas Maclean and named after his famous song, Caledonia following a 12-year maturation in oloroso sherry casks.
Sweet, creamy and honeyed, with notes of Manuka honey, hints of dried fig and date, soft sherry and a hint of oak.
Full and rich with notes of berry fruits, and honey and butter on granary toast. More sherry, caramel and toasted almond.
Spicy, dry and sprinkled with a dusting of cocoa.
This is not a whisky for someone just beginning their journey into tasting single malt Scotches. This is a very brave, unchillfiltered, complex single malt appealing to the sensations: fusial, aromatic, astringent and resinous compounds. An unapologetic whisky.
I was actually quite disappointed with this Edradour .. I personally prefer the standard 10 year. I don't like smokey whiskey at all but I tasted more than a hint of it here and the sherry tones I like in a malt whiskey were not very prevalent here. I won't be buying this again I'm afraid.
I love the Islay whiskeys but this one has something different than others from the mainland. Much better than most of the 12 yo. For ne this one tastes more mature than 12 yo. I apologize from the professionals. ;)
Very different smooth and rich in taste
I have only tried this once and enjoyed it so much I want a bottle. I have enjoyed Edradour 10 yr old for some years and thus trying some more.
