Amrut Greedy Angels 10 Years Old (Peated Sherry Finish)

Absolutely phenomenal. Great mix of a Sherry bomb, smoke, and barbecued meats. Reminds me of some old Islay Sherry cask whiskies I’ve tried. Nose: Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Dates, Espresso, Pineapples, Dark Chocolate, Smoke, Jalapeños, Luxardo Cherries, Blood Oranges, Raspberries, Cardamom, Saffron, Cumin, Iodine, Salted Cod, Mangoes, Papayas, Hazlenuts, Walnuts, Nutmeg, Cashews, Pecans, Passion Fruit, Barbecue Pork Ribs, Beef Palate: Raisins, Salted Cod, Toffee, Dark Chocolate, Figs, Prunes, Mackerels, Cloves, Tobacco, Licorice, Plums, Morello Cherries, Truffles, Cardamom, Chili Peppers, Bananas, Papayas, Mangoes, Pineapples, Honey, Walnuts, Hazlenuts, Almonds, Dates, Milk Chocolate, Oranges, Peaches, Espresso Finish: Dark Chocolate, Smoke, Honey, Raspberries, Raisins, Prunes, Bananas, Coconuts, Almond Cookies, Orange Peels, Hazlenuts, Mocha, Espresso

Happy 40th birthday to me! This 10 year (equivalent to 30 Scottish years per Amrut) sherry matured peated whiskey is everything I love in a dram. Nose: light peat smoke, baking spices, orange peel, and lots of sherry. It needs to sit for a while or the ABV will blow out your sinuses. Palate: lots of oak from the finishing bourbon and virgin oak barrels. Medium to mild peat. Very little burn for 60% ABV. Figs, spice, honey, and vanilla. Just a hint of the Indian spice/cardamom character that I love in Amrut whiskies. Finish: nice and long. Dry, smoky, and spicy, leaving the tongue tingling. Well done Amrut. I can’t wait to get the next Greedy Angels edition when I turn 41!