Unbiased bottling firm Mossburn has created particular person blends to showcase the archetypal types of two Scotch whisky areas, the Islands and Speyside, within the Mossburn Signature Casks Collection.
Neil Macleod Mathieson, Whisky Maker at Mossburn, says: “We now have taken the traditional flavour profile of whiskies from two of probably the most distinguished Scotch producing areas – Speyside and Islands – and elevated them, including complexity, depth and intense flavour whereas respecting the character of every of the areas.”
“The standard peated flavour traditionally related to Island whiskies is well-known, and we now have appeared to construct on these extra fragrant phenols with extra oak spice and vanilla to boost the everyday maritime flavours. The fruity profile of Speyside has allowed us to complement the flavour and broaden the end of the spirit while sustaining the honey and heather florality of the best Speyside malts,” continues Mathieson.
Mossburn Signature Casks collection bottlings can be found from main whisky retailers, together with Peake Wines, Bottle Apostle, The Wine Reserve and Royal Mail Whiskies and the collection contains:
Mossburn Signature Cask Collection Cask Invoice No.1 – Island – 46% – Smoke & Spice
Displaying a seductive, potpourri reminiscent instance of the signature Island coastal smoke and spice on the nostril, with a contact of tannin spice on first sip, mellowing to heathery, pepper and an extended with a dry, fiery kick, based on Mossburn.
Ageing: first maturation in refill American Whiskey Barrels, earlier than being transferred to the bespoke Mossburn hybrid cask
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Hybrid cask: specifically constructed first fill ex-Bourbon barrels with toasted virgin European heads
Mossburn Signature Cask Collection Cask Invoice No.2 – Speyside – 46% – Wealthy
In response to the corporate, the nostril presents clear, mild sherry and oaky spice with heathery vanilla, progressing to a wealthy however not overly-sweet palate with light-citrussy spice, white pepper and a contact of unique fruits.
Ageing: first maturation in refill American Whiskey Barrels, earlier than being transferred to the bespoke Mossburn hybrid cask
Hybrid casks: specifically constructed Oloroso Sherry Butts with closely charred virgin American Oak heads
