Introducing our latest cask strength collection sample set featuring 4 different cask strength vintages: Glen Grant 1995, Caol Ila 2000, Ledaig 2005 and Speyburn 2006.
More information on each individual dram is below. Please note this is for a sample set of four 30ml samples:
Glen Grant 1995 Vintage 22 Year Old (52%)
This is a fantastic Glen Grant 1995 vintage 22 year old single cask release from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company as part of their famed Cooper’s Choice collection.
Distilled in 1995 this was matured for 22 years in a single ex-bourbon barrel before being bottled in 2017 at a natural cask strength of 52%. A brilliant example of Glen Grant in fresh ex-bourbon wood.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Cantelope. Fruit salad. Dry hay. Rustic honey. Pine cones. Almond croissant. Unscented candlewax. Warm custard. Fresh wood.
Palate: Crystallised citrus – lemon & orange. Sponge cake. Marzipan. Shaved ginger. Digestives. Pear drops.
Finish: Further honey notes. Nutmeg. Walnut husks.
Caol Ila 2000 Vintage, 7 Year Old (60.9% vol) – 30ml
This is a Caol Ila 2000 vintage 7 year old single cask release that was bottled by Kilchoman distillery as part of their four edition series – MacBeatha Islay Single Cask Range.
Distilled in October 2000 this was matured for 7 years in a single hogshead before being bottled in May 2008 at a natural cask strength of 60.9%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Signature Caol Ila harmony of fresh sea spray and cake batter. Emerging dunnage funk. Vanilla ice cream. Driftwood. Distant campfire. Lemon meringue. Gentle brine.
Palate: Cauldron of chilli and ginger. Burnt citrus. Green fruits. Chalk. Peach rings. Caramel brittle. Cigar ash.
Finish: Salted fish. Chimney smoke. Tangy sauce. Peppercorns. Orange rind. Flame grilled green peppers. Lemongrass.
Ledaig 2005 Vintage, 11 Year Old Hart Brothers (56.5%) – 30ml
This is an excellent Ledaig 2005 vintage 11 year old single cask release from Hart Brothers.
Distilled in September 2005 this was matured for 11 years in a single 1st fill sherry butt before being bottled in June 2017 at a natural cask strength of 56.5%.
2005 has become something of a famed Vintage for Ledaig and this particular release highlights why.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Unmistakably Ledaig. Birthday cake. Dry sea shells. Restrained tar. Earthy funk. Ginger chocolate. Oilskin jacket. Blueberries. Sour cherries.
Palate: Earl grey tea. Canned peaches. Dry peat. Orange slices. Cacao. Pine sap. Spiced cherries.
Finish: Gingerbread. Black pepper. Rich caramel. Ashy finish.
Speyburn 2006 Vintage, 10 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength (59.2%) – 30ml
This is a Speyburn 2006 vintage cask strength release from Gordon and MacPhail.
Distilled on the 13th October 2006, the whisky was matured in a single refill sherry butt (cask no.173) for 10 years before being bottled on the 27th October 2016 at a natural cask strength of 59.2%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Terry’s Chocolate Orange. Sweet cherry juice. Rancio. Walnuts. Unscented candle wax. Ripe blueberries.
Palate: Powerful dried fruits and ginger dark chocolate presence. Velvety caramel. Fig jam. Further cherry notes. Allspice. Sweet raisins.
Finish: Brown sugar. Warming oak spice. Bitter dark chocolate. Light spearmint presence to finish.
Introducing our latest cask strength collection sample set featuring 4 different cask strength vintages: Glen Grant 1995, Caol Ila 2000, Ledaig 2005 and Speyburn 2006.
More information on each individual dram is below. Please note this is for a sample set of four 30ml samples:
Glen Grant 1995 Vintage 22 Year Old (52%)
This is a fantastic Glen Grant 1995 vintage 22 year old single cask release from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company as part of their famed Cooper’s Choice collection.
Distilled in 1995 this was matured for 22 years in a single ex-bourbon barrel before being bottled in 2017 at a natural cask strength of 52%. A brilliant example of Glen Grant in fresh ex-bourbon wood.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Cantelope. Fruit salad. Dry hay. Rustic honey. Pine cones. Almond croissant. Unscented candlewax. Warm custard. Fresh wood.
Palate: Crystallised citrus – lemon & orange. Sponge cake. Marzipan. Shaved ginger. Digestives. Pear drops.
Finish: Further honey notes. Nutmeg. Walnut husks.
Caol Ila 2000 Vintage, 7 Year Old (60.9% vol) – 30ml
This is a Caol Ila 2000 vintage 7 year old single cask release that was bottled by Kilchoman distillery as part of their four edition series – MacBeatha Islay Single Cask Range.
Distilled in October 2000 this was matured for 7 years in a single hogshead before being bottled in May 2008 at a natural cask strength of 60.9%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Signature Caol Ila harmony of fresh sea spray and cake batter. Emerging dunnage funk. Vanilla ice cream. Driftwood. Distant campfire. Lemon meringue. Gentle brine.
Palate: Cauldron of chilli and ginger. Burnt citrus. Green fruits. Chalk. Peach rings. Caramel brittle. Cigar ash.
Finish: Salted fish. Chimney smoke. Tangy sauce. Peppercorns. Orange rind. Flame grilled green peppers. Lemongrass.
Ledaig 2005 Vintage, 11 Year Old Hart Brothers (56.5%) – 30ml
This is an excellent Ledaig 2005 vintage 11 year old single cask release from Hart Brothers.
Distilled in September 2005 this was matured for 11 years in a single 1st fill sherry butt before being bottled in June 2017 at a natural cask strength of 56.5%.
2005 has become something of a famed Vintage for Ledaig and this particular release highlights why.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Unmistakably Ledaig. Birthday cake. Dry sea shells. Restrained tar. Earthy funk. Ginger chocolate. Oilskin jacket. Blueberries. Sour cherries.
Palate: Earl grey tea. Canned peaches. Dry peat. Orange slices. Cacao. Pine sap. Spiced cherries.
Finish: Gingerbread. Black pepper. Rich caramel. Ashy finish.
Speyburn 2006 Vintage, 10 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Cask Strength (59.2%) – 30ml
This is a Speyburn 2006 vintage cask strength release from Gordon and MacPhail.
Distilled on the 13th October 2006, the whisky was matured in a single refill sherry butt (cask no.173) for 10 years before being bottled on the 27th October 2016 at a natural cask strength of 59.2%.
Our Tasting Notes:
Nose: Terry’s Chocolate Orange. Sweet cherry juice. Rancio. Walnuts. Unscented candle wax. Ripe blueberries.
Palate: Powerful dried fruits and ginger dark chocolate presence. Velvety caramel. Fig jam. Further cherry notes. Allspice. Sweet raisins.
Finish: Brown sugar. Warming oak spice. Bitter dark chocolate. Light spearmint presence to finish.
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