ABV 45%
Noses like a Bourbon but the palate surprises with its huge spice and tannin finish.
Rob Allanson
Pernod Ricard
Bottler
Aged 21 Years Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
45%
ABV
Canada
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Cherry cobbler, followed by rose water and almond frangipane, warm scones with blueberry compote, sea salt and fresh oak shavings.
Palate: Less sweet on the palate than you’d expect from the nose, with aniseed and lots of nutmeg spice dominating. There’s a backdrop of cornflakes and warm milk and a hint of lavender.
Finish: Big spice grip with a drying finish and lots of aniseed spice.
Comment: Noses like a Bourbon but the palate surprises with its huge spice and tannin finish.
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: Bright and fruity, laden with tropical-flavoured chews bursting with juicy pineapple, lime, lemon and foam bananas. There’s a sweet, creamy caramel tone that binds it all together.
Palate: More tropical fruits – pineapple, kiwi and banana chips – with indulgent pudding treats like spiced ginger cake, spotted dick, crushed walnuts and runny caramel sauce.
Finish: Vibrant and bright, a touch of oak spice tingle.
Comment: Simply put, a really impressive and nice easy-drinking session whisky.
Score: 8.9
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