You might recognise the name James Eadie and Trade Mark "X" if you're a whisky history buff (or time traveller). Eadie began producing this expression all the way back in 1854, and trademarked the cross logo in 1877 - just a year after the Trade Mark Registration Act became a thing! Trade Mark "X" was produced until the late 1940s, then disappeared. However, the brand has been relaunched by Eadie's great-great-grandson, with a recipe that features 14 of the 16 whiskies that appeared in the original Trade Mark "X", including a couple of closed distilleries!
Raisins drizzled with spiced rum and Sherry, a hint of grassy peat, oily walnut.
Mexican chocolate, ripe red berries, brown sugar, another waft of soft peat smoke.
Juicy apricot and pear notes last on the finish.
This was the first whisky that really woke me up to blended whiskies and how great they can be. My early lack of whisky knowledge meant I was very set in my ways of believing a whisky can't be truly amazing unless it's a single malt. Trademark X proved me wrong and I continue to really enjoy it.
Not a fan of smokey whisky but tried this at a tasting and really enjoyed it.
With no age statement you never know how old the whiskies making up this blend are, but this tastes young and a bit harsh. I am not convinced that the blend works all that well either - some jarring notes - overall not a smooth dram
