Simply in time for Christmas, we do this Stocking Filler from Royal Mile Whiskies. An identical idea to the long-standing Christmas Whisky from TWE, I assume.
Whereas we’re at it, additionally two of their newest bottlings within the basic sequence. There’s additionally a Springbank 1994 however we’ll have this individually later.
Stocking Filler – Blended Malt 11 yo (46%, Royal Mile Whiskies 2024, sherry casks)
Nostril: caramelized malty notes, toasted brioche, some roasted nuts and butterscotch. Then brown sugar, oranges and raisin pastry, in addition to a faint trace of leather-based. Baking spice, after all, like nutmeg and cinnamon. Leaning in the direction of mocha after some time.
Mouth: drying nutty notes and allspice once more, blended with sweeter butterscotch and raisins. Hints of cinnamon liqueur and milk chocolate. Then gingerbread and caramel. Gentle peppery notes. Some candied fruits and marmalade as effectively.
End: medium size, with extra gingerbread, latte, butterscotch and praline.
A reasonably easy whisky however the sherry affect makes it richer. A very good Christmas character too. Straightforward to drink and exhausting to beat at this worth. Unique to Royal Mile Whiskies.
Glentauchers 16 yo 2008 (46%, Royal Mile Whiskies 2024, sherry butt #900255)
Nostril: a reasonably related fashion of sherry, with loads of caramel notes, brown sugar, raisins, leather-based and toasted brioche. Then maybe somewhat extra fruity brightness (berries and marmalade). Only a faint meaty trace and bouillon within the background. Nutmeg too.
Mouth: more energizing now, with a properly vivid profile. Raisins but in addition contemporary plums, baked apple, natural honey and tangerines. Salted caramel, nougat and cocoa, somewhat pepper and delicate leather-based.
End: fairly lengthy, half fruity, half spicy. Oranges, honey and ginger.
A step up: this has a brighter fruity aspect and feels extra elegant. A vivid sherry bottling that can work completely as soon as Christmas is forgotten. Obtainable from Royal Mile. Rating: 87/100
Glen Grant 21 yo 2003 (53,3%, Royal Mile Whiskies 2024, sherry hogshead #59894, 181 btl.)
Nostril: good magnificence, with some varnished oak and good oily notes. Plums, orange peels and pink berry sweet beneath. Then additionally cassis, pink apple and cinnamon. Hints of floral honey and demerara sugar.
Mouth: stewed fruits like apricots, yellow plums, loads of berries and oranges. Very nice. Even a touch of muscat grape earlier than it strikes to reasonable spice, somewhat cinnamon, pepper and honey. Good candy and bitter steadiness. Then fruit tea, hints of roasted espresso beans, caramelized notes and extra natural honey in the direction of the end.
End: fairly lengthy, on brown sugar, caramelized pear, pepper and a faint minty observe.
One other step up: the magnificence and polished oak, mixed with juicy fruits, make this successful. We have now a winner. Obtainable from Royal Mile Whiskies. Rating: 88/100
