Edradour, Straight from the Cask
8.1

Edradour, Straight from the Cask

1997, 10 Years Old, Chateau d'Yquem Cask Finish

ABV 57.7%

I was expecting more fruit from a sauternes finish but I don’t mind nuts and chocolate.Water enhances the spices and oakiness but takes the luscious chocolate note out.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Edradour

Brand

1997, 10 Years Old, Chateau d'Yquem Cask Finish

Expression

Single Malt

Type

10

Age (Years)

57.7%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Intense, a bit tangy but fresh and clean. Nougat, white chocolate. Cider apple. Hint of smoked almond. Then caramel.

Palate: Round and sweet. Alcohol is well mastered. Toasted almond and roast coffee beans. Toblerone.

Finish: Medium long, very nutty.

Comment: I was expecting more fruit from a sauternes finish but I don’t mind nuts and chocolate.Water enhances the spices and oakiness but takes the luscious chocolate note out.

Score: 8

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Complex and multifaceted. That stewed fruit note is there with a little nuttiness. Has a delightful sweetness to it as well.

Palate: Sweet like caramel chocolate shortcake. Espresso hints with loads of cream.

Finish: Almost toasted almonds. Long and lush.

Comment: A fine dram for after dinner. The sauternes is there and well integrated.

Score: 8.2

8.1
Overall Score

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