A barrel of flavor

$220

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Flavour Profile:

Juicy Oak & Vanilla
Age:

18 years
Region:

Speyside Spey
Cask:

First-fill barrel
ABV:

57.2%
VOL:

700mL

Notes

About A barrel of flavor: This is an exquisite example of the balance that may be achieved when a sturdy distillate spends several years in an ex-bourbon cask. Our 18-year-old flaunts baked goods spiked with cabinet spices, ripe tropical fruits and rich vanilla in equal measure. Ever-so-gentle herbal accents dot the finish for added depth in this sensational sipper.

Tasting Panel Note: The delightfully satisfying nose embraced fudge, digestive biscuits and meadow flowers, while cinnamon and nutmeg dusted an apple and rhubarb crumble fresh from the oven. The spicy palate wrapped cloves and ginger in sugar syrup, cream liqueur and soft fudge, while peaches and banana were served on a biscuit base. Things changed with water as Turkish delight, alpine flowers and mango combined with greener notes of gooseberries, autumn leaves and herbal tea. The palate had softened to toffee apples, banoffee pie and tropical fruits with creamy vanilla custard, coconut shavings and bitter citrus notes that combined with cask char on the finish.

USA allocation: 120 bottles