Eiling Lim Older Than Old
$213.49
Region:Scotland > Other
Bottled at 46.5% by Eiling Lim, a woman revered for her knowledge of Scotch whisky in Germany and Asia. Only a dozen bottles are coming to Canada, exclusively to KWM!
Producer Description: "It contains Old Highland and Speyside malts from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s that are vatted together in a sherry cask to produce a smooth and old-style whisky lingering experience."
Andrew's Tasting Note
Nose: mince meat pie and butter tarts, melons and papaya; delicate decadent spice and, maple cream cookies and musty old oak; lots of layers, fruit flan and chocolate-orange marzipan.
Palate: more mince meat and butter tarts, maple cream cookies, creamy oak and layers of spice and fruit; building round sherry notes with darkening spices, leather, tobacco and dark bakers chocolate; lots of layers, some tropical fruits, and gentle earthy tones.
Finish: long, coating and layered; rich oak, fading spices, leather and fruit.
Comment: there is no age statement, but the whisky tastes old, layered and complex; the label is crazy busy, but the whisky is fun!
Producer Tasting Note
On the nose: A soft touch of Oloroso sherry, honey, warm toasted brioche, fresh, fine leather, warm cooked fruits, eucalyptus, soft hints of nutmeg, chrysanthemum, fine aged malt, aromas are well interwoven, almost no alcohol detected in the nose.
On the palate: It starts with a very smooth and gentle sweetness, and then the spiciness kicks in, fine soft oak, gentle Oloroso dryness, balanced whisky that tempts you to take a second glass with a lingering finish.