The Whisky Jury already launched two Secret Speyside whiskies a while in the past, considered one of which was actually from the similar distillery we’re having at the moment. In actual fact we’re making an attempt two releases without delay, one is a worldwide launch and the opposite one unique to The Antelope in Macau (thoughts the TWJ circle within the color of the Macau flag).
Even when we can’t let you know which distillery the spirit got here from, the fonts and color of the label ought to provide you with an unmistakable trace.
Secret Speyside 31 yo 1990 (51,4%, The Whisky Jury for The Antelope Macau 2022, refill hogshead, 207 btl.)
Nostril: stewed apples with totally different orange notes (peels, juice, blossoms). Hints of beeswax and wildflower honey. Earl Gray. Then leathery notes and furnishings polish. Praline and whiffs of canvas come out after some time. Additionally refined rancio and dried apricots. A extremely refined, elegant whisky with completely built-in oak.
Mouth: fairly a huge impact. Very good oranges and marmalade, with oily echoes. Leather-based and oak spice (inexperienced peppercorn, crystallized ginger). Mild earthy and caramelly undertones. Some fruit tea and a lightweight natural aspect because it goes down. There are wee glimpses of darkish fruits however the oak affect is greater.
End: lengthy, with extra of the spiced marmalade and refined natural tea.
Beautiful whisky with an important household heritage and a delicate sherry affect. Elegant, with a ravishing nostril and a balanced oak footprint. On its approach to Macao as we communicate, begin the hunt.
Secret Speyside 31 yo 1990 (51,7%, The Whisky Jury 2022, refill hogshead, 204 btl.)
Nostril: a barely leaner profile, I’d say, with some added minty freshness. The oranges appear to be brighter as effectively, blended with tangerines and apricot. The draw back is that you just get much less waxy notes and fewer furnishings. After some airing darker notes of mocha, gentle tobacco and walnuts seem within the background, in addition to raisins.
Mouth: Once more this has flashes of brighter fruits (pink grapefruit, crystallized fruits, lemon peels) which include a agency oaky aspect. Then fruit tea and some drops of natural cocktail bitters. Hints of plum eau-de-vie. Mint once more. Heat with above common complexity.
End: lengthy, contemporary, with ginger, fruit tea and oaky spice within the again.
Very onerous to decide on on this case, each are nearly excellent. On the nostril I actually preferred the waxed oaky notice of the Macau version, however general the polished magnificence and complexity give this one an edge. Head over to the TWJ web site for retailers. Rating: 91/100
