Superb single malt from a secret Speyside distillery. As you might have guessed from the name, Olorosum is a splendidly sherried affair. The 10-year-old single malt was treated to an extremely generous finish in oloroso sherry casks before being bottled up without added colour or chill filtration at a hearty 54.7% ABV. With a smartly waxed top (how did they make it slanted like that?!) and a black and gold label that gives off some rather suave Art Deco vibes, it looks as stunning as it tastes.
Superbly sherried, with burnt sugar, golden syrup, and milk chocolate. Candied pecans and festive chocolate liqueurs follow while drying old oak nestles in the depths.
Big and bold with vanilla fudge and boozy dried fruits opening the way for sweet, nutty malt. Chocolate raisins and Brazil nuts follow, with notes of wood polish and brandy snaps.
A dense finish, with drying oak and aged fruit cake, toasted spices, and minced pies.
Was Intrigued about this & it WAS £20 off I think & I can stand the sweeter Sherry But my initial reaction was yuck . after leaving it for a week or so ...its a bit better IF you like Redbreast 12 yo then this IS a a higher alcohol version of that Think this is one to offer to the "outlaws" but they may like it !!
I have bought quite a few MoM 'specials' over the years, and can't think of one that has disappointed, this is no exception, especially at the sale price. i wont repeat the tasting notes as they are all pretty accurate, it's a lovely dram for us sherry bomb lovers.
Just bought my second bottle this week. Might be a new favourite.
Great whisky reminds me of my unforgettable Karuizawa
Polished the first bottle off (pretty) "sharpish" - it's a real #CorkChucker No need to over analyse - MoM's notes are pretty accurate - just enjoy? Flavoursome 10yr old, CS, NCF etc for £40?? It's a #NoBrainer?
