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Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 700ml

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Salty with sweet smoke - a crisp cold street at midnight. Mineral with banana chips and grey moulding clay. The smoke dissipates and there’s bright orange citrus. Aquatonic. A farm note and the new-make character begins to appear. A really interesting ultra sweet wave of matches and matchbox. This first expression from the series sees the smoky Ledaig signature expression finished in hand selected Rioja casks in honour of the Spanish treasure buried deep off the shoreline. If you’ve never heard of Ben Nevis, you’re not alone because this brand flies under the radar with some of the best Scotch we’ve ever tasted. Our expert Emma Cookson thinks you’ll love this brand because it’s rare, full of untapped flavours, and comes in at a fair price point. Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us. A week later - first sip is chlorinated water, grapefruit, sweet kiwi fruit and there’s a vegetal note.

While we’re still roaming around Islay, let’s stop at yet another one of the island’s relatively few active distilleries. In the game since 1881, Bunnahabhain (pronounced “boon-a-hav-en”) releases a modest selection of core statements alongside the occasional one-off. It’s also a favourite of whisky specialist Emma Cookson who describes the 12-year-old we’ve selected as a go-to option. It’s hard to find fault in a whisky this smooth, buttery, and rich. If we had to point the finger at something it’s not particularly fresh on the nose, but that comes with the turf. You are responsible for all activities through your account. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. You are not allowed to create multiple accounts. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e.g. false, misleading, deceptive) activity. You have the obligation to keep your login credentials confidential. You shall not authorize any others to use or access your account. While it might be the most familiar name, the unique distillery is actually one of the world’s best. Previously, the distillery mainly produced whisky for blends, however, in recent years, Glenallachie has undergone some serious changes, introducing several fruity, single-malt expressions like the 12-year we’ve selected here.

Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish – Review

Palate: A very pleasing mouthfeel. Buttery smooth and rich. An immediate heavenly mix of sweet BBQ smoked meats, rich forest fruit deep seeetness and Christmas spices.

Inspired by the Spanish galleon which sank off the harbour of Tobermory more than 400 years ago. Believed to have been laden with jewels, we have finished our smoky Ledaig signature expression in hand selected Rioja casks in honour of the Spanish treasure buried deep off our shoreline. Light start - quite even keeled. There’s a bit of oak and peat - earthy and slightly vegetal. A small sour edge with simple syrup. Spice, Plasticine and tropical concentrate. The new-make farm character appears on the palate too. Really tasty. The biggest difference between Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey is the distillation process. While Scotch is distilled twice, Irish whiskey is distilled 3 times, giving it a smoother finish. Alternatives to Scotch Whisky The results of the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2022, Whisky Magazine's latest Hall of Fame inductees, and Scottish regional results of the World Whiskies Awards 2022 can be found below. If you’re looking for alternatives to Scotch whisky, we recommend looking at Japan, Ireland, and Australia. Japanese whisky has grown exponentially to the point some of their brand’s bottles are fetching world-record pricing for rarity and quality. Ireland has made a name for itself by offering a more relaxed ruleset compared to its Scottish friends and the result is a new age of whisky that experiments with younger age statements barreled in sweet wine barrels. The same can be said for the best Australian whisky brands, specifically those from Tasmania that have won awards against some of the world’s best. Explore Different Global Regions

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