Cask No. 13.110

An exotic highland buffet

$150

Only 12 left!

This sister cask to January’s Burns Night bottling shows off just as much integration of distillate character and cask influence as its sibling. Dried fruits and confections marry leather and spicy chai for a superb sipping experience. If you missed January’s bottle, do not let this one pass you by.

  • Flavour Profile:
    Juicy Oak & Vanilla
  • Age:
    11 years
  • Region:
    Highland, Northern
  • Cask:
    First-fill American oak Oloroso hogshead
  • ABV:
    58.3%
  • Distilled Date:
    April 23, 2013
  • USA Allocation:
    60
  • VOL:
    700mL

Tasting Panel Notes

The aroma reminded us of warm chestnuts, mulled wine, chocolate-covered raisins, marzipan croissants and fresh pipe tobacco. This was extremely sweet to start with on the neat palate, with apple crumble with custard and vanilla ice cream. But soon a spicy kick in the form of a Thai green curry was accompanied by a spiced chai latte. After reduction the scent was that of entering the lobby of an exclusive hotel – orchids, soft leather and polished oak furniture. To taste, sweet, stewed cinnamon apple slices were served with vanilla custard and marshmallows soaked in brandy. Following eight years in an ex-bourbon barrel, we transferred this whisky into a first fill American oak oloroso hogshead.

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