Inspired by the whisky left behind by Antarctica by Sir Ernest Shackleton in the early 1900s and discovered frozen but intact over 100 years later, this blended malt continues in the footsteps of The Discovery and The Journey. It's created once again by Master Blender Richard Patterson based on the flavour profile of Shackleton's favourite tipple, though now more accessible than the aforementioned limited edition releases.
Golden Grahams and crunchy brown sugar. A hint of cinnamon-dusted malt.
Juicy apple and orange, with contained honey richness.
Lingering butterscotch and waxy orange.
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Not expected what some other reviewers obviously were. I think I was approaching it the other way around... Was expecting a gimmick: found it a nice blend; layers of interest. Drank alongside Toki and Monkey Shoulder to test the three blends: and it compares most favourably esp. if found at a good price. My favourite of the three and heads above the Johnnie Black...
I have the first edition of the Shackleton whisky that was supposed to be the ONLY release. It's a nice replica whisky at 47.3% ABV. Mackinlay's went for the money and released a second edition, again at 47.3%. (The original marketing explained that the higher alcohol content was needed so it would not freeze in the antarctic, and was fundamental to recreating the original bottling.) Now we have a cheap mass market 40% blend with a Shackleton label. This is on sale in the states as low as $19, so don't think for a second it is anything like what the Shackleton expedition enjoyed. Create some replica Antarctic ice in your freezer instead, and drop it in a better whisky.
... check the price though. For the £25 or so I paid, I think this is outstanding, easily as good single malts at this price point. As a £35 blend you'd expect something pretty special though and it's very good but not quite there for me at that price but the competition is fierce these days. All said, sub £30 it's straight in there as one of my new found favourites.
This is not trying to be an aged single malt for sipping, so it is important to look at it for what it is. It's a Scotch made for drinking, at a nice price, with a good depth of flavour which works well over ice, mixed or a little splash of water.
Yep. Just as the lads say at M.O.M unmistakably golden grahams. Never quite sure I ever really liked them. Burnt bitter honey or sugar. This whisky is ok. Not great not poor. A hint of this a hint of that. Nothing note worthy. Worth a swill if its on offer.
