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Style: Sherry-Fruity, Spicy and Complex Nose: Fresh cranberries and cherry blossom leading the sherry mist, hitting a stiff malty core which is further plated with graphite and chilli spice. Valencia orange squeezing in between, dry honeycomb with a touch of floral note and tails with Belgium chocolate. Palate: Ah, the summer berries and orange citrus…
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[55.1%・24 Years Old・Distilled in 1992・Bottled in 2017・Cadenhead Bottling for Whisk-e・Limited Release of 240 Bottles] Nose: Sweet and malty evenly presented, corn bread brushed with velvety caramel and an abundance of vanilla. Palate & Finish: Luscious body of pineapples and stone fruits, heaps of vanilla sauce drizzled atop with baked red apples and custard on the…
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[50.9%・24 Years Old・Distilled in 1992・Bottled in 2017・Cadenhead Bottling・Limited Release of 384 Bottles] Nose: Vanilla and marshmallow, fine honey with a mellow layer of candle wax. Spirited with the light oak mingling with clean pasture and a mild floral note. It’s quite composed. Palate & Finish: Gorgeous gooey honey infused with vibrant tropical fruits. Excellent mouthfeel…
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[55.8%・21 Years Old・Distilled in 1969・Bottled in 1991・Cadenhead Bottling for Dival di Gabri・Single Cask Release] Nose: The cask, drenched with vintage Sherry, imposes a powerful and deep richness. Antique tea leaves, salted caramel, and oven dried strawberries in addition to notes of moist Charistmas cake and ample tannins. This is the epitome of an epic vintage…
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[54.7%・18 Years Old・Distilled in 1997・Bottled in 2015・Cadenhead Bottling for The Whisky Hoop・Limited Release of 270 Bottles] Nose: A clean and direct welcoming from the malt and honey, complimented by toasted cereal. Palate & Finish: Honey and spices, slightly peppery note amidst the crisp malt. An animated follow through if poached fruits dosed in honey. A…
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