We’ve just released two sensational sherry casks to our July Outturn selection. Taste and explore the bold character of these new whiskies, from the spicy and sweet 11.34 Magical Mystery to the deep, rich and dried flavours of 73.85 Opening Granma’s cake tine. Both whiskies would be great for outdoor adventures, bringing a warm golden glow.

SPICY & SWEET

CASK No. 11.34

Magical Mystery

16 Years

£61.00

TASTING NOTES

The nose neat got us all on the edge of our seats. We opened a deluxe chocolate box with an overwhelming assortment and nothing to explain each individual item. So we had to dip in; spiced ginger ganache, dark chocolate walnut pralines, orange & macadamia truffles and the list could go on but we stopped ourselves and added a drop of water. Now the appearance of a spiced prune, Armagnac and almond tart with a glass of Oloroso Abocado (sweetened dry Sherry) made this mystery experience complete.  At 15 years old, we transferred this whisky from an Oloroso butt to a 1st fill Spanish oak PX hogshead for the remainder of its maturation.

DEEP, RICH & DRIED FRUITS

CASK No. 73.85

Opening grandma’s cake tin

15 Years

£69.00

TASTING NOTES

It was immediately engaging as the saffron gold hue introduced a nose of butterscotch, honeycomb and dried apple rings. A lifted wine note came through that ranged between the oily quality of riesling dessert wine and the rich viscosity of sweet sherry and marsala. As if we opened a cake tin a delicious spiciness was released as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger combined with dried apricots, figs and fresh strawberries. The cake was topped with sweet icing and chocolate sprinkles for good measure. The palate progressed the theme with chocolate mousse and sugared almonds but with the addition of vanilla ice cream, crème brulee and cream soda. The finish was warm and drier like red vermouth with orange skin and raisons.

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