Title:
Undisclosed Orkney - Single Malts Of Scotland - Reserve Cask - Parcel #8 2008 13 year old Whisky
Description:
A 13-year-old Orkney single malt from the eighth-release in the Single Malts of Scotland Reserve Cask series, that was made at an undisclosed distillery on Orkney and matured in a batch of four casks - two sherry butts and two ex-bourbon barrels - until 2022. Aromas of heathery smoke, mint, rich earth and dark chocolate fill the nose, complemented by notes of candied ginger, cinnamon, golden syrup and mint chocolate throughout the palate.
Nose
87
A bit shier on the nose than the 2007 initially, but once it’s gotten some air, you get the full-on HP treatment, with soft smoke, mineral / maritime notes and a lovely sweet-and-sour fruitiness.
Taste
88
More assertive, better defined, and more clearly a HP on the tongue than the 2007. Excellent mouthfeel and balance. The 48 percent work perfectly as well. Crazy good for a 13-year-old.
Finish
88
Lovely balance between the casks and the spirit, with the trademark HP smoke and florals coming through nicely.
Nose
87
A bit shier on the nose than the 2007 initially, but once it’s gotten some air, you get the full-on HP treatment, with soft smoke, mineral / maritime notes and a lovely sweet-and-sour fruitiness.
Taste
88
More assertive, better defined, and more clearly a HP on the tongue than the 2007. Excellent mouthfeel and balance. The 48 percent work perfectly as well. Crazy good for a 13-year-old.
Finish
88
Lovely balance between the casks and the spirit, with the trademark HP smoke and florals coming through nicely.
Brewery or Distillery:
Elixir Distillers
Size:
700 mL
Alcohol Percent:
48
Type of Alcohol:
Scotch Whisky
Year:
2022
Date Added:
2023-05-01 19:15:09
Date Added:
2023-05-01 19:15:09