EP 48: Scotch in the Box Part 4

Join MikeD and TI as we continue with the fourth part of an eight part series! We'll be taking a unique tour around the various whisky regions of Scotland from a carefully crafted whisky box.

 

Sample 5:

Ardmore distillery

Age: 5 years

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Nose: Gingerbread, flamed orange peel, damson and stewed plums

Palate: Oatcakes, toasted barley with a touch of nuttiness (almond flakes and honey roasted peanuts), brown sugar

Finish: Soft peppery smoke, contrasted by a sweet hint of strawberry

 

Sample 6:

Tamnavulin distillery

Age: 9 years

Cask: Barrel; 180 - 200L

Nose: Plenty of oak, backed up by rounded cereal notes

Palate: Runny caramel, punchy malt and a hint of black tea

Finish: Earthy spices

 

Sample 7:

Invergordon distillery

Age: 15 years

Cask: 1st fill bourbon barrel

Nose: Sugared rum, ripe Mirabelle plums, Bailey's, cream, vanilla, toffee, hot coffee

Palate: Sweet, almost liqueur-like, oily, caramel, Bailey's, marzipan, vanilla

Finish: Menthol, honey, bitter