Fans of old school Cadenhead’s you’re in for a treat – ‘82 Mannochmore, ‘89 Bowmore & ‘90 Nevis Sample Set. All single cask. All cask strength.
Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection Sample Set:
Mannochmore 1982 Vintage 17 Year Old, Sherrywood (66.6%)
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rhubarb. Heavily warn leather saddle. Fruit pastels. Over cooked custard. Fleshy papaya. Blueberry smoothie. Turkish delight. Earthy cologne.
Palate: Stewed fruits – plums & apricots. Pine sap. Summer berry medley. Sharp lemon. Menthol. Strong infused mead.
Finish: Sandalwood. Lime zest. Fine white pepper. Raisins.
Bowmore 1989 Vintage 10 Year Old, Bourbon Hogshead (61.8%)
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Prominent wax, recently snuffed candle. Orange peel.Milk chocolate. Wet sand. Bonfire embers. Charcoal. Diced apples. Dry peat.
Palate: Oily palate. Citrus zest. Salt. Mineral presence leading to notes of wet stones and driftwood. Cologne. Walnuts. Tobacco ash. Green fruits. Lime peels. Emerging floral profile.
Finish: Warming spice intermingles with reappearance of burnt citrus and minerals. Finishes like inhaling a sharp sea breeze.
Ben Nevis 1990 Vintage 9 Year Old, Bourbon Butt (67.9%)
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Squashed blackberries. Rich notes of dried raisins. Salted cashews. Apple cores. Sweaty leather. Soft fudge. Hedgerows. Mechanics waiting room.
Palate: Red berries on the attack. Cinnamon sticks. Boozy mince pies. Sage. Tangerines. Raw honey.
Finish: Star anise. Blueberries. Toffee brittle. Shaved ginger. Strawberry skins.
Fans of old school Cadenhead’s you’re in for a treat – ‘82 Mannochmore, ‘89 Bowmore & ‘90 Nevis Sample Set. All single cask. All cask strength.
Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection Sample Set:
Mannochmore 1982 Vintage 17 Year Old, Sherrywood (66.6%)
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rhubarb. Heavily warn leather saddle. Fruit pastels. Over cooked custard. Fleshy papaya. Blueberry smoothie. Turkish delight. Earthy cologne.
Palate: Stewed fruits – plums & apricots. Pine sap. Summer berry medley. Sharp lemon. Menthol. Strong infused mead.
Finish: Sandalwood. Lime zest. Fine white pepper. Raisins.
Bowmore 1989 Vintage 10 Year Old, Bourbon Hogshead (61.8%)
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Prominent wax, recently snuffed candle. Orange peel.Milk chocolate. Wet sand. Bonfire embers. Charcoal. Diced apples. Dry peat.
Palate: Oily palate. Citrus zest. Salt. Mineral presence leading to notes of wet stones and driftwood. Cologne. Walnuts. Tobacco ash. Green fruits. Lime peels. Emerging floral profile.
Finish: Warming spice intermingles with reappearance of burnt citrus and minerals. Finishes like inhaling a sharp sea breeze.
Ben Nevis 1990 Vintage 9 Year Old, Bourbon Butt (67.9%)
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Squashed blackberries. Rich notes of dried raisins. Salted cashews. Apple cores. Sweaty leather. Soft fudge. Hedgerows. Mechanics waiting room.
Palate: Red berries on the attack. Cinnamon sticks. Boozy mince pies. Sage. Tangerines. Raw honey.
Finish: Star anise. Blueberries. Toffee brittle. Shaved ginger. Strawberry skins.
