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Four proper 25 ml Scottish pours, not a token sips.
CLASSIC SPEYSIDE COMBINATION- NO SMOKE – BOURBON AND SHERRY – SINGLE MALT
The Speyside Distillery produces a super elegant spirit- a classic example of the region it has named itself after. For avoidance of doubt and confusion, there is a distillery that has named itself as ‘The Speyside Distillery’…. it is a little confusing if you’ve not come across it before and many people confuse this with the many ‘un-named Speyside bottlings seen in the whisky world.
Two sister casks- one first fill oloroso sherry and one bourbon hogshead- have come together to create this classic combo.
The Speyside Distillery is a stunning picturesque distillery nestled in the hills behind Kingussie near Aviemore. Only a small amount of this spirit was produced and sadly production there has come to an end- the distillery and team are moving to a new distillery location. This distillery has historically crafted a couple of different spirits but this is their headliner- un-peated, fruity, and uber elegant.
The vatting of the two single casks has created something really delicious. The character of the ex-bourbon maturation is still there while the generous sherry adds layers of toffee and complexity without overpowering the distillery character. The casks have come together to make something much greater than the sum of their parts.Something we love about this is that the ex-bourbon cask, and it’s influence on the vatting has been exceptional- it’s not all about the sherry! It is an amazingly balanced whisky.
WHY THE NAME?
It’s a classic combination, perhaps the MOST classic combination. Un-peated Speyside single malt soaked in first fill oloroso sherry cask creates a sumptuous sweet liquid merged with a drier and more delicate ex-bourbon cask. Great things happen when they Come Together.
As always… Un-chill filtered. Natural colour.
Nose
A dry spice, vanilla fudge aromas float through a carpenters workshop. Sherry notes spring out of the glass of sweet cloves, marzipan and dark chocolate.
Palate
A touch of dry oak and mellow sweetness. give way to butterscotch sauce, candied ginger, dried apricots and blossom.
Finish
Mellow and sweet finish with the florals returning after the toffee and vanilla fade.
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ABV(%) |
50% |
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Volume (ml) |
700 |
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Age (Years) |
10 |
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Cask Reference |
Double Cask: Ex-Bourbon and Fresh Oloroso |
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Distillate |
The Speyside Distillery |
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Distillation Date |
August 2014 |
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Bottling Date |
October 2014 |
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Bottle Outrun |
(30 USA Allocation) |
The Whiskey Lab’s Quality Commitments:
- Single Cask & Small Batch: Ensuring a unique profile for each release.
- True Cask Strength: Delivered with the full intensity of flavor.
- Natural Color & Non-Chill Filtered: Preserving the authentic character and purity of the whisky.
