Version two of the successful ImpEx Assortment unbiased bottling collection has arrived, comprising seven whiskies and two rums. Immediately we’re taking a look at three of the whiskies within the launch, two from Scotland and one from Wales, all restricted to a single cask.
Let’s not waste time on introductions and dive in.
The ImpEx Assortment Ardmore 2008 13 Years Outdated Cask #5943 – Aged in a refill bourbon barrel, this can be a shocking Highlands whisky that finds a considerable peatiness on the nostril, fairly earthy and pastoral, with heavy aromas of underbrush. Properly malted on the palate, it sees ample cereal backed up by a greener grass notice and a few darkish caramel and coconut husk components. It’s a bit flat on the end because the peat fails to loosen its grip, although there’s a slight spiciness that kicks in late within the recreation that provides some nuance. 118.6 proof. B / $150
The ImpEx Assortment Auchroisk 2011 10 Years Outdated Cask #806214 – Additionally fairly surprising, this hogshead-aged Speyside has one thing of a petroleum notice up entrance, complemented with notes of toasted cereal and outdated rope. Sweetness is elusive right here, nevertheless it perks up shortly on the fruity palate, which is evenly tropical and vanilla-soaked, winding up on a tangerine notice. Malt endures. 115.6 proof. B+ / $130
The ImpEx Assortment Penderyn Cask 2017 5 Years Outdated Cask #138 – Aged in a Blandy’s Malvasia Madeira cask. I didn’t count on to get pleasure from this distinctive launch (ImpEx calls it a “world first”) a lot however discovered it my favourite of the lot. The wine-laden nostril is oxidized and wealthy, but balanced with a dusting of spice and a thick, leathery high quality that turns into so earthy it’s nearly muddy at occasions. You may’t miss the Madeira on the palate, which is sharp and fruity, outdated and oxidized, all of sudden. A enjoyable little floral ingredient perks up on the end, alongside some extra berry-focused components that showcase raspberries, milk chocolate, and cinnamon. Form of a bizarre mixture, however so is Wales and Maderia, innit? 114.8 proof. A- / $140
The ImpEx Assortment Ardmore 2008 13 Years Outdated Cask #5943
$150
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