This Highland single malt has been matured in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for big helpings of dried fruit character and sweet spice. Bottled naturally coloured, non-chill filtered, and at a robust cask strength ABV, a drop of water wouldn't go amiss here. A great whisky to cosy up with next to the fireplace, this one.
Dark gingerbread, with candied orange peel, dried raisins, and a touch of toasted almonds.
Rich fruitcake, cocoa nibs, dried currants, clove, cinnamon, and some dark muscovado sugar.
Warm winter spices build, with almond nougat.
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My favorite sherry from now. Very rich and intense, contains virtually everything a whisky of this kind is expected to offer. Full satisfaction even in small amounts.
A beast in beast's clothing.. European oak and sherry in command here and needs lots of water.. Very nice when tamed a bit but be wary of this... possibly the pepperiest whisky ive ever tasted.. youngish too but lots of sherry, wood, and a bit of bitter chocolate; maybe cherries too... struth
I rarely write a whiskey review. But this arrived today and I was beside myself with excitement (I am with every new bottle that arrives) and this did not disappoint. No diluting for me. Into a glass down the hatch, slowly, cautiously, lovingly... It made me smile. Cracking!
Wow! Picked this up for around 80$ USD in NYC (a little pricier than most other areas), but I have to say I'm satisfied with my purchase. An intense nose and palate. I get sherry and dark fruits, with a little chocolate in the back. A great whiskey to sip on, enjoyed neat for the power and full impact.
I have been with this bottle for about a week now, its seriously good... Give time to open up in the glass - 15 minutes or so... With or without water its a very easy dram to drink and the high ABV integrates very well, balance between cask and spirit is proper, viscous, sticky, really nice mouth fill. I have not tried the previous batch releases but will have to look them up now. Its a recommended buy.
