Edradour is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries and at the heart of the range, this 10 year old Eastern Highlander is a rather unique single malt, a decidedly rum-like dram with a thick mouthfeel. The distillery’s methods of production remain virtually unchanged in the last 150 years, and we can see why. If it ain’t broke and all that. This single malt’s decade of ageing was spent in a combination of oloroso sherry and bourbon casks.
Medium, great complexity. Thoroughly fruity, sherry, sweetness, alluring vanilla.
Cloying, seductive murkiness. Rum, barley, toasted almonds.
Spiced fruitcake with crème anglaise.
I'm a drinker not a writer however WOW.....a wonderful sweet fruity nose. Not so flowery as to deny it's scotch heritage. Robust delightful smooth palate. You're right "seductive, almost coy for a single malt".This is a great malt to serve to a non single malt drinking good friend. Being 70yrs. young myself I like to think age is important" WRONG", 10yrs and wonderful. Robert in Canada.
Smells delicious - but once you drink the stuff it gives way to an overpowering taste of soap. Is that normal here, or have I got a bad batch?
The best I have found for sipping straight.
I suppose to each their own on this one. I imagine good friends and a memorable distillery tour can make this seem worthy of top marks and preserving a particular personal experience, but something doesn't add up when standing on its own. It took a very long time to open up with a neat pour. Eventually I got the sherried and vanilla nose, but the syrupy palate is soapy, confusing, and a little too hot for being just 40%. The finish - while reminiscent of spice and custard, unfortunately trailed into a thick, numbing, cough syrupy aftertaste. If you're into Highland whisky, I'd recommend looking at tasting notes for Dalmore, Old Pulteney, or Clynelish in the same price range.
I am staying in centre of the Great Karroo. Semi desert with very little water.After a hard days work on my farm in temperatures rising to 45 degrees centigrade, nothing beats this whiskey as a sundowner. Got a bottle from my daughter residing in Ireland.Great stuff!
