At this time we’re attempting three single cask releases bottled for Whisky Journey Singapore, which was a form of 10-day whisky pageant that occurred in numerous bars accross the town (the Quaich Bar amongst others). You can take part in masterclasses and check out a great deal of outdated and new expressions.
We’re having a Glen Scotia 2006, Inchmurrin 2008 and Tomatin 2009.
Glen Scotia 12 yo 2006 (53,1%, OB for Whisky Journey Singapore 2019, 235 btl.)
Nostril: clear and fruity, loads of oranges and tangerines, with pineapple sweet, cotton sweet and honey. Additionally vanilla. Mild oily notes, with a really delicate maritime contact and a touch of fudge as properly.
Mouth: citrus yet again. A great deal of oranges, grapefruits and tangerines. A properly tart profile. There’s a barely bitter and spicy edge too, giving it a little bit of a kick with citrus peels, cinnamon and ginger. Marmalade. Burnt sugar. A dose of contemporary wooden as properly.
End: medium, nonetheless exhibiting candy citrus blended with oak spice. Hints of juniper and marmalade.
A pleasant whisky, primarily on citrus and wooden spice, confirming the truth that Glen Scotia makes barely deviant however attention-grabbing drams. This one has a restricted complexity however no complaints both.
Inchmurrin 10 yo 2008 (54,1%, OB for Whisky Journey Singapore 2019, cask #999, 273 btl.)
Nostril: ripe apples and pears, some beer-like notes and plain bread. Turns into fruitier over time, exhibiting peaches and plums, with a drizzle of honey. Apple cake. Considerably much like the Glen Scotia in its mild aromas, primarily fruits.
Mouth: the fruits go in overdrive now. Very nice pineapple, mango and guava, with tangerines and apricots. Hints of mint, ginger and caraway seeds. Very contemporary with much less oak than within the Glen Scotia.
End: fairly lengthy, with ginger and citrus fruits.
It appears they’ve a candy spot for fruity whisky in Singapore. That is relatively pretty, it actually bursts open within the mouth. Nice choice. Rating: 88/100
Tomatin 10 yo 2009 (61,2%, OB for Whisky Journey 2020, recharred French oak Verdejo hogshead, 360 btl.)
Nostril: candy and wealthy, with grapes, melons, strawberries, golden apples and lime. Moderately candied, with fruit tartlets and different pastries, later joined by hints of candy almonds and vanilla custard.
Mouth: relatively scorching, now somewhat oak-driven. Vanilla, white chocolate and a form of fruit / oak combo that jogs my memory of cognac, have to be the wine affect. Mirabelles, peaches, with syrupy and pastry notes once more. Cereals and light-weight tannins come out in the direction of the top.
End: fairly lengthy, spicier, with blackberry jam and a touch of chocolate.
I consider that is the primary Verdejo cask I’ve tried. A pleasant expertise, I need to add, higher than anticipated, it’s actually wealthy and the woody or winey notes aren’t overdone. Rating: 87/100
