I have been drinking beautiful whisky lately, what can i say? It is because of the samples. I bought whatever i read it was good. And this, was good. Bottled at 46%abv, with a tawny color. The nose is so particular, is that hybrid between raisins and peanuts, that "orange raisin". It is that. So memorable. There is also sherry, blackberry marmalade, a smoke that resembles a brandy shot and maybe grapes. Nice aroma. On the palate, very complex. Caramel, smoke, raisins, mint, oily like kerosene, ginger, tobbacco, ashes, hot. Finish a little oily. Not the best kind. Overall i give this baby a 92 over 100. I would recommend this dram, but depends on the price. I bought a sample and i dont really know the price of the full bottle but 80$ would be fair for it. Cheers!
About this bottle
Coming from their non-peated, but wood finished line of whiskies (there are many styles to choose from at this distillery), this is matured initially in ex-bourbon and then finishes aging in previously used Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. As always, this is un-chill filtered and is all natural colored.
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Fabulous whisky tasted and bought in May 2017, full bodied, excellent sherry notes, among the best I've tasted so far (over 3,000 whiskies), really powerful nose, aromas, flavors and lingering finish that last forever. Forget all the previous reviews: few whisky connoisseurs understand whisky and the fact that wood account for over 75% of flavours and aromas, here in 2017, we have a gem. Yes, maybe back in the days, a year ago or more people tasted it it was lesser quality barrels, but this batch, right here, right now, is truly exceptional and is worth of over 91 points.
Definitely a pleasure for sherry lovers, particularly if Pedro Ximenez aromas are your thing. I am one, so I really enjoyed this whisky, especially its finish where the dried raisin notes really affirm themselves. The nose is complex, with dried fruits, caramel and crisp lemons, and the body is full and syrupy. Enjoy!
Very nice but if you can go for the Tawny Port finish instead, which is quite a bid better and more unique. The PX finish on this one is distinct but with a plethora of PX finishes out there really not that special - not even from within the Speyside.
The finishing has a lingering wooden taste that is the only thing that I found too strong. Otherwise smooth and refined for a sherries Whisky.
Tja, in de blind tasting bij guiseppe toch niet zo.. voor het eerst Deens merk
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