We have to thhank Royal Mile Whiskies for this one. This is the 7th deployment from the Sherry Bomb Whisky Apppreciation Society – does that sound like a treat or what? 40% Oloroso, 40% PX and 205 Palo Cortado, this sounds right up pur street!
Official Tasting Notes
Nose – Sherry-soaked baked apples, husky-maltiness, dark sugar, dark chocolate, crème caramel, over-ripe grapes and a whiff of banana skins. There’s also a pleasant minerally sourness to the aroma that integrates so well. Overall, it’s fruity & clean with no alcohol burn.
Palate – Immediate explosion of rich toffee-sweetness supported with some gentle crushed peppercorn warmth (undiluted). The sweetness of the sherry comes to the fore and develops into a thicker caramelised-nuttiness that spreads across the tongue and roof of the mouth. The maltiness picked up on the nose appears before the sweetness returns with bags of ripe fruit and custard. The 52.3% ABV is well masked behind the explosion of flavour.
Finish – Insanely long, sweet and mouth-coating. The strength warms the mouth nicely allowing the flavours to develop and wash over every part of the tongue. I even get a note of crème caramel sprinkled with cereal right at the end. With water: This is where water is our friend. Softer, more aromatic and even more flavoursome. In fact, I’d recommend experimenting with a little to allow this liquid to blossom even more. It allows the whisky to totally open up and expose even more flavours.
Undeniably moreish. And the more you dive in, the wider the flavour spectrum gets. Yet again, Old Perth have showcased their blending prowess with how brilliant a blended malt whisky can be when all the stars are aligned.
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