This exquisite Highland peated 20 year old Single Malt from an undisclosed Highland distillery is one of 217 bottles from a single ex-bourbon cask. We have the privilege of a very limited number of bottles so be quick as they wont be around forever.
Key facts about this whisky:
- Range: Mythical Beasts
- Release: The Dryad
- Distillery: Secret
- Age: 20 Years Old
- Region: Highland
- Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon Cask
- Alcohol by Volume: 54%
- Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
- Outturn: 217 bottles
- Bottle Size: 700ml
Tasting Notes:
Without water:
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Appearance: A rich, bold gold with substantial legs.
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Nose: A fresh vegetal and salty seaweed aroma with woody hints and a delicate scent of coconut and cereals bringing a buttery sweetness to the nose.
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Palate: A balanced but confident hit of citrus sweetness and pink peppercorns producing a pleasant mouth tingle. The buttery profile of the aroma translates to the palate.
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Finish: There is a lengthy and pleasingly complex finish with reminders of toasted cereals with a final nod to smoky peat.
With water:
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Appearance: A pale gold colour.
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Nose: The addition of water releases the salty, mossy mineral aromas. There is also a pleasant hint of mushroom.
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Palate: The peppery spice profile is prevalent with accents of star anise and liquorice.
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Finish: The pepper remains but fades elegantly with a final finish of toasted cereals and fresh bread.
These tasting notes were provided by Lisa McWilliam, a Spirits Writer, Great Taste Spirit Judge, and Drinks Consultant.
