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.
I tried this both in Scotland last August and again from a sample I recently obtained from Master of Malt. I like it, but not as much as the 10-year old. I found the 12 to have somewhat of a hot finish, which at 46 ABV vs. 43 for the 10 could be one reason. However, I also am currently trying a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon which at 60 ABV is a monster, but does not have a hot finish.
Classy and full of flavour. Rich taste & slight honey. taste of Brandy with raisins and a spicy tone. Gorgeous / delicious !
A rich tasting whisky with a nice finish. Smooth and not smoky. Highly recommend. A much fuller taste than their 10 year old, but that comes at a higher price. Well worth it.
I bought this on a recommendation from a reliable scotch source. By the way he made it sound this was going to be incredible. For me, it wasn't. There was not much complexity going on. It was just straight-forward, hit your face whisky. The flavors were just not there for me. This is not for everyone.
I'm not usually a sherry/port cask drinker, but this is amazing. Thick & honeyed, with a full flavor, maybe tobacco leaf or leather, and none of the 'dregs' of the cask taste. I will be getting more of this.
