This is a batch of Filey Bay STR Finish from the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery. The whisky begins life in bourbon casks to impart American oak creamy sweetness to the light and fruity Yorkshire malt before it's transferred to STR casks for a finishing period. STR refers to red wine casks that have been shaved, toasted and re-charred, making them super interactive, imbuing the whisky with aromatic spice and red fruit flavours in a short space of time.
Redcurrants, cinder toffee, vanilla ice cream and toasted oak.
Nut milk chocolate, marmalade, and fruit-studded scones.
Nutmeg and caramel.
A refreshing and pleasant light whisky which took me by surprise and forced me to try several more glasses. Three bottle later I still love the floral aroma and almost zesty taste which forces you to contemplate how Yorkshire managed to produce such a great flavour. Sweet and light oily finish this is one to enjoy on an evening with good company. Oh, and enjoy it with some Wensleydale Cheese!!
A very enjoyable taste, smooth and easy on the palette but extremely overpriced for what it is.
Malty biscuit and raspberry ripple. Metallic aftertaste. Glenallachie 15 is a couple of quid cheaper!!
