SPECIAL RELEASE PROJECT #18 [Merlot Cask]
This exceptional and rare Merlot Cask whiskey with an unusual rose glow, has spent the first years of its maturation in first fill ex-bourbon white American oak casks and was further matured for for multiple years in hand selected Merlot wine casks.
Limited to only 300 bottles per release, this is a rare and unconventional single malt whiskey bottled at cask strength with no chill filtration and only natural colour.
The profile will reveal a very gentle and floral flavours with hints of grape, apple, green pair and mild liquorish.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE: | Floral & fruity with a hint of apricot, red apple & victoria plum. |
PALATE: | Smooth, gentle, grape, apple & green pear, light liquorish. |
COLOUR: | Natural. Bullion gold with a rose glow. |
DETAILS
RELEASE ID: | #18 - Merlot Cask |
WHISKEY TYPE: | Single Malt |
AGE AT BOTTLING: | Min. 12 Years |
1st MATURATION CASK TYPE: | Ex-Bourbon American Oak |
2nd MATURATION CASK TYPE: | Merlot Cask |
ABV: | 54%-58% |
EVAPORATION: | 24% |
FILTRATION: | Non-Chill Filtered |
RELEASE SIZE: | 300 Bottles |