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| Hello, that is considered one of our (nearly) each day tastings. Santé! |
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October 11, 2024
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WF’s Little Duos, at this time Braeval ex-sherry
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Pernod-Ricard’s Braeval, previously Braes of Glenlivet, inbuilt 1973 by Seagram, isn’t the prettiest distillery ever, however all these constructed within the Seventies had been architecturally fairly poor. The Boney Ms of distilleries. That mentioned, the whiskies might be wonderful – as you’ll inform me, all malts might be – particularly these matured in good sherry casks.
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Braeval 13 yo 2009/2022 (55%, North Star Spirits, sherry butts, 341 bottles) 
Color: gold. Nostril: proper off the bat, there’s a whiff of metallic polish and copper (pennies), together with Fanta, geranium and tomato leaves, then walnut skins and a touch of rosehip tea. Cranberries as nicely. Not the best Speysider to date, however some intriguing aspects. With water: a lot improved, exhibiting a stunning earthy facet, dunnage, and an previous PX cask vibe… Mouth (neat): somewhat intense, peppery and metallic, with these Fanta notes once more, then bay leaves and capers. With water: once more, it will get earthier. Oranges and mushrooms, honeyed pecans, however nonetheless that metallic, peppery character which provides it a little bit of a country really feel. End: pretty lengthy, now leaning extra in the direction of liquorice, mint, and caramel. That’s fairly good. A bitter aftertaste lingers. Feedback: a feisty little creature in your glass.
SGP:361 – 80 factors. |
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Braeval 23 yo 2000/2023 (57.9%, Whisky Age, sherry puncheon, cask #15631, 438 bottles) 
These new Whisky Age labels from Taiwan are fairly enjoyable, with cats designed by artist Zhi Zhi making an look. Color: gold. Nostril: paying homage to the North Star, barely metallic and earthy, however with actual oranges somewhat than Fanta, and a contact of pink pepper. There’s additionally a whiff of walnut liqueur. As charming as Zhi Zhi’s cats, at the very least for now. With water: milk chocolate infused with orange zest emerges superbly. Mouth (neat): a vigorous sherry, fairly peppery and nearly sharp, with stunning notes of leek fondue and marrow dumplings. Some black nougat within the background too. With water: the nougat takes centre stage whereas the spices recede, turning the entire expertise into one thing somewhat wonderful. Roasted hazelnuts, chestnut honey, gianduja, toasted sesame, triple sec – all very, superb. End: lengthy, totally on chocolate and orange zest, with a touch of cinchona and walnut lingering within the aftertaste. Feedback: finest to maintain some water useful for whiskies like this, as they could be a bit specific. Wonderful stuff, however H2O is crucial.
SGP: 551 – 87 factors. |
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