Old Perth 24 Year Blended Malt

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The latest incarnation of Old Perth's Edrington Blended Malt is 46%. Matured in Sherry, the whisky is a marriage of Macallan, Highland Park, Glenrothes, Bunnahabhain and Tamdhu distilleries which were all distilled back in 1994.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: brown sugar melting in butter, French toast with maple syrup and earthy dunnage warehouse notes; bright orange, dried apricot and cantaloupe; dark chocolate covered espresso beans and loads of dried and dark fruits: prunes, raisins, dates & figs; salted caramel and treacle toffee; a touch of clean smoke and maritime notes.

Palate: big, rich, round and nutty with building spices; still earthy, more dunnage warehouses, leather and damp tobacco; more dried dark fruits, citrus and apricots; some melon and a touch of more tropical fruit; prominent, but elegant smoke and salt, with a touch of a tarry leathery backbone; builds in to dark chocolate, espresso bean and deep spices: fennel, clove, anise and a touch of Dutch licorice; more salted caramel and treacle toffee.

Finish: long, rich, sherried and coating; loads of dark fruits, spices, leather, chocolate and tobacco; ends creamy with a hint of salt, smoke and bags more fruit.

Comment: if you are seeking a big, rich, mature sherry bomb, look no further; this is a very complex, fruity dram, with just a touch of clean smoke and salt; the prices on these mysterious Edrington Blended Malts keep creeping up, but the juice is maturing beautifully!

Producer Tasting Note: “Roasted hazelnut and almond with mature oak and stewed fruits. Finish with lingering marmalade and espresso notes.”

700 ml