Since their acquisition by Artisanal Spirits final 12 months, the parents at Single Cask Nation have been additional busy bringing lots of distinctive single casks to each their on-line and retail markets. Immediately, we’re six completely different SCN single malts accessible to Nation members through their on-line market (no membership charges, simply an e-mail to enroll and a flat $15 to ship). Whereas these indie bottlings have tended to impress up to now, this newest lot is firing on all cylinders with choices as distinctive and fulfilling as they’re inexpensive.
Single Cask Nation Ardnamurchan 9 Years Outdated Overview
Aged all 9 years in first fill bourbon barrels. We’ve been impressed by the youthful single malts from this coastal Highland distillery, however now approaching ten years outdated this single malt is de facto singing. The nostril is huge and candy with prime notes of vanilla smooth serve, toasted marshmallow, buttercream icing, and candied lemon peel. Because it opens, earthy, barely funky undertones provide an intriguing juxtaposition with notes of barley husks, portobello, campfire ash, and sea foam. The palate merges each dimensions of the aroma, showcasing thick layers of taste which might be each savory and sugary candy. Notes of saltwater taffy, grilled lemon, and thick barbecue sauce give option to gently peppery candied ginger on the midpalate earlier than a heat rush of citrus candies, toffee, saline, and smooth wooden smoke on a beneficiant end. Stunning stuff. 129.8 proof. A / $100
Single Cask Nation Blacksboat Bridge 12 Years Outdated Overview
This single malt from an unnamed Speyside distillery using direct-fired stills (Google it) is aged in first fill ex-bourbon casks earlier than spending a full 5 years in first fill Spanish oak. It’s a beautiful expression of this basic distillery that’s actually singing, even at a young age. The nostril is heat and wealthy with butter croissants, vanilla bean, and considerable oak tones: singed cedar, sawdust, outdated furnishings, and sandalwood. Because it opens, fruits arrive with strawberry cobbler and a little bit of apricot jam. The palate is vibrant and candy with sugared berries, candied peels, and cocktail cherry. Undertones of caramel sauce and toffee pudding complement a silky, unctuous mouthfeel. The end is heat and gently spiced with lingering notes of clove-studded orange and almond cake. A cracking dram. 124.8 proof. A / $120
Single Cask Nation Glencadam 13 Years Outdated Overview
Aged in first-fill ex-bourbon for a decade with three years ending time in first-fill STR (shaved, toasted, and recharred) casks. It is a funky whisky in the absolute best approach. The SCN founders declare it reminds them of Eighties distilled Bowmore which is usually referred to by the acronym FWP (for ‘French whore fragrance’). Belief me, it’s extra interesting than it sounds. On the nostril, notes of barely uninteresting potpourri and treacle are candy and aromatic, if additionally alluringly sweaty and brooding. Because it opens, candy, damp oak and a slight mushroom high quality add one other odd however partaking layer to the aroma. The palate is floral and inexperienced with sautéed bell peppers and lavender giving approach on the midpalate to darker chocolate ganache, currants, and a little bit of brine. The end is heat, simmering with black pepper, barbecued meats, and a buttercream sweetness. Not like most single malts on the market; uncommon however lots of enjoyable to discover. 120.4 proof. A- / $120
Single Cask Nation Tormore 10 Years Outdated Overview
Aged in first-fill ex-bourbon earlier than 4 years ending in first-fill American oak sherry hogsheads. That is our first style of Tormore in fairly a very long time. A full, fruity nostril pours from the glass with notes of blackberry jam, grape pores and skin, and heat blueberry cobbler. Undertones of seasoned oak and wooden polish provide a pleasant distinction to all that fruity sweetness and ultimately flip the aroma a contact drier because it opens. The palate is huge and wealthy, not fairly “sherry bomb” territory however toeing the road with elegant notes of baking chocolate, candied ginger, sugared almonds, and candy citrus which turns to peach candies on the midpalate. It’s heat and peppery and mouthcoating. The end is silky and lengthy with a bit of wooden smoke, cocoa, and peach pie. An after-dinner dram that’s ingesting properly past its modest age assertion. 126.4 proof. A- / $100
Single Cask Nation Rosarie Burn 15 Years Outdated Overview
This single malt from the Glentauchers distillery aged in first-fill ex-bourbon for twelve years adopted by three years in first fill oloroso sherry. The nostril is smooth with a sublime sherry profile showcased in notes of heat raisin bread, milky espresso, grated citrus, and a bit of teak oil. Because it opens, a cigar field be aware builds with inviting depth, ultimately giving option to brownies and singed oak. The palate is all oloroso with early notes of almond paste, chocolate pudding, and clove syrup. It’s a bit sharp initially at cask power however eases right into a smoldering heat on the midpalate. The end simmers with huge, candy notes of cherry jam, damp tobacco, and chocolate lined espresso beans. 125.2 proof. A- / $145
Single Cask Nation Isle of Arran 8 Years Outdated Overview
This peated single malt from Arran’s Lochranza distillery additionally ages its complete, younger life in first-fill ex-bourbon. The nostril is unusually earthy with notes of hay bales, flint, potters clay, and chilly smoke from an early morning campfire. A lacing of dried fruits, apricot and pineapple, add a modicum of sweetness to an in any other case dry and crisp aroma. The palate is inexperienced and vibrant with notes of smoked agave, butterscotch candies, and grilled lemon. The candy and smoke are well-balanced, giving option to salted caramel and a little bit of coal ash on the midpalate earlier than a end of pipe smoke and licorice. That is my first style of peated whisky from Arran, and it definitely distinguishes itself from its extra well-known sister isle. Peatheads take be aware. 123.6 proof. A- / $100
Single Cask Nation Ardnamurchan 9 Years Outdated
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