Delia’s Whiskyshop is among the outlets that shortly turned in style. I’m certain that is partly as a result of the truth that they ship overseas – a uncommon factor for German outlets. At the least that’s why I acquired to know the store. Additionally, they commonly supply pattern units, which is a really helpful service to bloggers.
They’ve lately launched Delia’s Christmas Collection 2024, a set of 5 bottlings from The Whisky Company, unique to the store. Certainly one of them is an outdated Cuban rum, however right this moment we’re trying on the 4 whisky releases: Longmorn 2007, Bruichladdich 2010, Ben Nevis 1997 and a Secret Islay 2013.
You should buy the complete set directly, and so they additionally supply a pattern set.
Longmorn 17 yo 2007 (46,6%, The Whisky Company for Delia’s Whiskyshop 2024, bourbon barrel)
Nostril: instantly exhibiting a vivid and summery fruitiness. Loads of inexperienced apples, chamallows, white floral notes and juicy pears. Refined hints of vanilla and inexperienced tea, together with tangerines, grapefruits and lemon peels.
Mouth: the identical type of candy and bitter fruits. Inexperienced apples, lemons, limes and unripe pineapple. Then some biscuity notes, with hints of porridge and a lightweight tingle of white pepper. Extra floral notes, in addition to the lightest resinous contact. Recent oak shavings within the distance. In the long run there’s a whiff of Muscat from Málaga.
End: medium to lengthy, with riper fruits rounded by light oak.
A really forthcoming, fragrant Longmorn. Loads of acidic fruits with floral notes. I like that – good begin of this session. Obtainable from Delia’s Whiskyshop.
Ben Nevis 27 yo 1997 (53,3%, The Whisky Company for Delia’s Whiskyshop 2024, butt)
Nostril: fairly rounded for a 1997. Comfortable waxes, lime peels, together with sourdough and wildflowers. Then chalky and barely yeasty notes, damaged branches, together with wool. Grapefruit with drops of natural honey. Fruity however no exuberant tropical fruits thus far.
Mouth: a variety of fruits now. Extra lime and grapefruit, in addition to papaya, inexperienced banana, gooseberries and keenness fruit. This fruit bowl is paired with chalk and graphite, delicate grassy touches, mineral oils and hints of resinous oak. In the long run additionally a touch of aniseed and really refined mustardy hints.
End: lengthy, beginning on candy fruits however drying over time, with minerals, citrus zest and honeyed oak.
Higher than a variety of different 1997s, which are inclined to have a greener profile than the luscious 1995s or 1996s. Don’t anticipate any sherry right here, until maybe Fino sherry – it jogs my memory of the one for Whisky-Maniac a while in the past. General a extremely pleasurable Ben Nevis. Obtainable from Delia’s Whiskyshop. Rating: 90/100
Bruichladdich 14 yo 2010 (50,9%, The Whisky Company for Delia’s Whiskyshop 2024, Rivesaltes barrique)
Nostril: wealthy and raisiny, with hints of Mon Chéri and Cola sweet, in addition to some purple berries, plum sauce and brown sugar. Then hints of cinnamon and poached pears, alongside toffe and roasted espresso beans. Very vinous, however nonetheless engaging, in between Moscatel and PX, if that is smart.
Mouth: extra wine sweetness. Luggage of raisins actually. Then hints of chocolate and nougat, plums, strawberries and redcurrants. Natural notes seem, together with drier hints of roasted nuts and cinnamon. Leafy notes as nicely. In the long run it returns to those (candy) espresso notes.
End: lengthy, relatively earthy and spicy, with raisins, hints of leather-based and occasional.
Rivesaltes is somewhat nearer to regular wine than another fortified wines like Port or sherry (I gained’t go into element now, however the quantity of brandy used is normally decrease, as is the ABV). Obtainable from Delia’s Whiskyshop. Rating: 87/100
Secret Islay 10 yo 2013 (51,2%, The Whisky Company for Delia’s Whiskyshop 2024, Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead)
Nostril: relatively sooty smoke, combined with automotive tyres and smoked bacon. A sure Lagavulin-like tarriness too, in addition to mild rubbery touches. Then some chocolate, blackberries and candied cherry. Raisins and hints of candied orange peels as nicely.
Mouth: oily and candy. Extra of those rubber boots, with loads of tobacco leaves and extra tarry notes. Mild Maggi. Then charred notes and darkish fruits beneath. Prunes – clearly PX. A variety of wintery peat smoke, with a gentle natural dryness in direction of the top.
End: lengthy, tarry and smoky, with raisins and herbs, in addition to a maritime trace.
A pleasant wintery profile, filled with tarry smoke. Fairly daring. Additionally, the sherry and peat match nicely, which isn’t all the time the case. There are totally different profiles on this collection, however the bar is all the time excessive. Obtainable from Delia’s Whiskyshop. Rating: 88/100
