We begin with an undisclosed Speyside single malt. Whereas the label clearly depicts Glenfarclas distillery, one other bottler launched a sister cask #44 and claims it’s from a Chivas distillery. Anyway, bourbon casks might be fairly fascinating, coming from Glenfarclas.
The second launch is a 12 12 months previous Aultmore whisky, additionally from a bourbon cask.
Secret Speyside 13 yo 2008 (52,3%, Roger’s Whisky Co 2022, bourbon cask #41, 283 btl.)
Nostril: fairly impartial, with loads of cereal notes, hay and pears. I additionally get hints of ginger and orange peels, recent almonds and mint leaves. Within the background there are leafy notes, damaged branches and hints of grass. Not vastly thrilling to date, however a nice take a look at the spirit character nonetheless.
Mouth: nonetheless very near the uncooked supplies. Which means plenty of malty notes, breads and beers. Then some orchard fruits (apples, pears, peaches) and hints of leather-based. Light baking spice, together with nutmeg and ginger. Delicate orange notes.
End: medium size, clear and grainy. Hints of marmalade and spice because it dies out.
A great spirit that might have benefited from a number of further years within the cask. When benchmarked in opposition to official excessive power variations, it lacks a little bit of braveness (and maybe just a little sherry complexity) to actually stand out. Each releases ought to seem quickly at chosen retailers within the UK and Europe.
Aultmore 12 yo 2010 (63,5%, Roger’s Whisky Co 2022, bourbon cask #21254, 335 btl.)
Nostril: more energizing and fruitier, though it’s barely boozy. Lots of inexperienced apples, candy lemons and inexperienced plums. Hints of vanilla and icing sugar. Some gristy notes beneath. Later it additionally develops cool mint and light-weight spice.
Mouth: fairly scorching after all, exhibiting a pleasant texture, a variety of candy barley notes and inexperienced fruit eau-de-vie. A crystal clear profile, albeit a bit slim. White pepper and a drying notice because it fades. Water makes it barely fruitier (mirabelles and citrus) and brings out a latte notice however doesn’t add a variety of complexity.
End: brief, though it’s properly fruity and honeyed.
Right here as effectively I’ve the sensation the spirit hasn’t reached its maturation peak but. Nonetheless it’s a pleasant whisky with a pure attraction and a variety of potential for summertime. Rating: 85/100
