89 / 100
The named refill sherry Gorda cask gives this bottling a clear cask identity, while the notes describe a whisky that moves between sweet, winey fruit and a drier, woody edge. Grapes, plums and cherries sit beside oak, slate and a dry citric hit; brown sugar and creamy notes soften that contrast. The finish is described as rich, fruity and liquorice-led. That combination sounds more engaging to me than a straightforward sweet sherry style.
Reviewed by WildmintSoda
- Nose
- Quiet old sherry and red dessert wine, Light oak, dried fruit and chocolate, Soft nuts, hay and spring meadow
- Palate
- Sweet and winey, with grapes, plums and cherries, Oak, slate and a dry citric woody hit, Brown sugar, cream soda and pepper
- Finish
- Rich, soft wine and fruity notes, Liquorice