Inchgower 13 Year Old Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish, #354554 (James Eadie)

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual James Eadie Whisky Tasting, 29 April 2021. Hosted by GSC, with Hugh Barron, Sales Manager at James Eadie, as guest speaker). Nose: Sweet, grassy, vanilla, orchard fruit - pear & apple Palate: Oily/waxy mouthfeel. Apricot jam, very sweet & fruity, nutty, oak, orange peel, sweet Sherry, toffee, burnt caramel Finish: Dark chocolate, leather, tobacco, candied orange. This is a strong, sweet and jammy dram. Unctuous and decadent. The sherry finish is an unusual one and adds a further layer of interest. Cask: #354554 Finish: 13 months in first fill European Oak Amontillado Sherry Hogshead Distilled: 2008 Bottled: 2021 UK exclusive Came first out of the five drams, with 46% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 95% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.