Previous Perth Launches Restricted Version Amontillado Cask Expression
New launch places nut-forward sherry character within the highlight
June 2025 Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD) has unveiled its newest launch right now from Previous Perth – a restricted version Amontillado Sherry Cask Matured Blended Malt, marking a particular addition to its sherry-led portfolio.
Bottled at 52.8% ABV, the expression celebrates the nuanced complexity of Amontillado sherry casks and is now accessible in key markets throughout the UK, EU and chosen worldwide territories (RRP £58).
Crafted from a bespoke mix of Speyside single malts, many sourced from distilleries nonetheless utilizing conventional worm tub condensers, the discharge showcases a markedly totally different tackle sherry cask maturation. Whereas Oloroso and PX casks dominate the class, Amontillado affords a drier, extra savoury profile, formed by twin maturation, first underneath flor after which oxidatively.
Graeme Mackeddie, Grasp Blender at Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, stated:
“Amontillado casks supply one thing uncommon and compelling – construction, restraint, and this unbelievable nutty magnificence. We wished to construct a whisky that captures that nuance and takes Previous Perth in a barely surprising, however nonetheless unmistakably sherried, course.”
The mix was initially matured in a mixture of American and European oak sherry butts, together with a element drawn from Previous Perth’s Solera system. The spirit was then re-racked into first fill Amontillado sherry casks – each butts and hogsheads, for a virtually three-year ending interval on the distiller’s Aberargie warehouse, adopted by a last marrying section in Amontillado wooden.
The result’s a layered and refined malt with notes of hazelnut, almond, dried apricot and amaretti biscuit, underpinned by refined oxidative tones and a dry, nut-forward end. The bottling is non-chill filtered, with a pure color, and restricted to a small batch drawn from 9 hogsheads and 6 sherry butts.
The launch follows a powerful displaying for the Previous Perth vary on the 2025 Worldwide Wine & Spirit Competitors, the place the model secured 4 medals. Previous Perth Cask Power earned Silver with 92 factors, praised for its “velvety texture and warming spice,” whereas Previous Perth 12 12 months Previous additionally obtained a Silver (90 factors) for its stability of grilled oranges and syrupy berries. Each The Authentic and Double Sherry Wooden expressions picked up Bronze medals, additional reinforcing the model’s popularity for delivering high-quality, sherried blended malts.
Product Particulars:
- Title: Previous Perth Amontillado
- Model: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
- Maturation: First Fill Amontillado Sherry Casks (European Oak)
- ABV: 52.8%
- RRP: £58.00
- Availability: UK, EU, and choose worldwide markets
- Bottled: Pure Color, Non-Chill Filtered
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ABOUT MSWD
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD) is an impartial, family-owned firm primarily based in Perth, Scotland. Rebranded in 2020, MSWD represents 5 generations of Morrison whisky heritage underneath one identify, with a give attention to single malt manufacturing, model improvement, mixing and bottling. Its flagship manufacturers embody Aberargie, Previous Perth, Mac-Talla, Càrn Mòr and Bruadar.
