EP 52: Scotch in the Box Part 5

Join MikeD and TI as we continue with the fifth 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 8:

Tormore distillery

Age: 5 years

Cask: Barrel; 180 - 200L

Nose: Nutty barley and juicy pear, with a whisper of tropical fruit zestiness

Palate: Malted milk biscuits, fried dough, white pepper and sawdust

Finish: Lemon, salted caramel, and a hint of heather

Sample 14:

Linkwood distillery

Age: 5 years

Cask: Barrel; 180 - 200L

Nose: Rancio, raisins, white wine, white grape, cinnamon, oak, malt, green tea

Palate: Red fruits, Rancio, white wine, oak, malt, lime, green tea, white pepper

Finish: Medium finish with oak, malt, white wine, ending with nutmeg and lime

Sample 16:

Benrinnes distillery

Age: 5 years

Cask: Hogshead; 225 - 250L

Nose: Sweet, herbal and oily

Palate: Fruit and spice

Finish: A long, satisfying finish with a hint of sandalwood