Mellowed for 12 years in handmade oak casks, this smooth, sweet dram offers rich rewards for those who like to dig deeper.
Over the 21 Years that this Aberfeldy single malt has been lying in cask, it has grown ever more mellow, rich, fruity and honeyed. This has not gone unnoticed by the Angels, who have by now helped themselves to about half of what was originally in each cask.
What The WSD thinks: Cottage garden spring flowers becoming more intense all the time. Tropical fruit essence on the palate with lashes of grapefruit, mango and banana. This Macduff was distilled on 16th July 2009 and bottled on 10th November 2017 from a Bourbon Barrel which produced 304 bottles. Cask ref 701264
This expression of Ardmore is a marriage of peated and un-peated single malt resulting in a lightly peated whisky.
Balblair describe this 15 Years Old which is part of their new range as 'In the fine balance of fruit, spice and sweetness, Balblair 12 Year Old encapsulates the gentle charisma of the Highlands. Elegant and approachable, this is the defining expression of Balblair Distillery, one to which all others refer.' It has been matured initially in bourbon casks and doubled-fired American oak casks.
Balblair describe this 15 Years Old which is part of their new range as 'Tropical and mature, with the texture of melted chocolate and one of the finest finishes a single malt can bring, this stunning whisky calls for quiet admiration. Round and velvety, yet developed and fresh. Smoothed over by time, but with a beating heart.' It has been matured initially in bourbon casks followed by first fill Spanish oak butts.
Balblair describe this 18 Years Old which is part of their new range as 'This late-night expression is rich and autumnal, developed and amplified to unexpected heights, while staying perfectly balanced and closely tied to the bright and fruity character of the Distillery.' It has been matured initially in bourbon casks followed by first fill Spanish oak butts.
The Distillery says: "For over a quarter of a century, this rare Single Malt has developed and mellowed, becoming concentrated, full-bodied and indulgent, brimming with the dark intensity of chocolate praline and spices. Matured initially in American oak ex-bourbon casks, and then reshaped over the years in Spanish oak for exceptional complexity"
A period of 10 Years of maturing in oak casks stored in the warehouses nestled at the foot of the mountain ensues before we consider this fine whisky to be ready for drinking by the discerning.
This Ardmore was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2019. Cask ref 800961
This Blair Athol was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2019. Cask ref 305236
This Teaninich was distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2019. Cask ref 702607
This Blair Athol was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2019 from a sherry butt which produced 370 bottles.
This Fettercairn was distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2019 from 2 hogsheads which produced 690 bottles. Morrison & Mackay describe this as 'Delicately fragrant on the nose with notes of stone fruits and a soft spicy finish'
