With this cask style at cask strength, it's an implicit message thatthis expression wouldmake for an unctuous, waxy bourbon bomb. Notably,the 2021 ex-mezcal caskrelease had been well received by whisky lovers. Labels feature the artwork of illustrators Ken Taylor and Kevin Tong. Palate: Positively crackles with black pepper, sweet toffee and smoky wood. Henry Jeffreys worked in the wine trade and publishing before becoming a writer. This Oban 10 Years is also an interesting combination of sherry casks. (C) 2022 Whiskylifestyle. Aged in refill American oak cask. Bottled at 56.5% ABV. The Lowlands single malttends to begentle, floral and grassywith a waxy texture. Palate: Very smooth texture, mmmmm, vanilla, almonds, custard, coconut, with just a twist of black pepper and baking spices. Hardly any vintage statements (if any). Alc 55.1%, {"api":{"host":"https:\/\/pinot.decanter.com","authorization":"Bearer YWNkMjllMTQwOGNhNzU0YjlmNWNkNDk2NTg2M2RlODI5ODQxNGYzOGE5ZTRiZDhjZTdmOTU5MDEyODRjYzVkOQ","version":"2.0"},"piano":{"sandbox":"false","aid":"6qv8OniKQO","rid":"RJXC8OC","offerId":"OFPHMJWYB8UK","offerTemplateId":"OFPHMJWYB8UK","wcTemplateId":"OTOW5EUWVZ4B"}}, {"location":"Keystone Header","subscribeText":"Subscribe Now","version":"2","menuWidgetTitle":"","myAccountLnk":"\/wine-reviews\/account","premiumLnk":"\/subscribe","menuLnks":{"2":{"text":"My Wines","href":"\/wine-reviews\/my-wines"}},"colors":{"text":"#ffffff","button":"#decc8f","link":"#ffffff"}}. Many inthe whisky community havealready encounteredanex-agaveLagavulin and enjoyedit - so this next iteration is atried-and-tested sipping whisky. To add complexity,Roseisle is capable of producing two distinctstyles of spirit - one that is lighter and grassier, and another that is heavier, oilier and even sulphury. We are the only media property reviewing whiskeys andaggregating the scores and reviews of other significant voices in the whiskey world in one place. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. WebAbfllserie Diageo Special Releases 2022 Abgefllt 22.02.2022 Altersangabe 12 Jahre Casktype Refill American & Virgin Oak Fsser Strke 57,3 % Vol. It comes from first-fill ex-bourbon and refill casks, which should give us a fairly natural view of the spirit. Well, if I speak for myself, then not because I couldnt afford these anyway. Diageo Special Releases 2021 tells of Legends As far back as we can remember, this is the first rumcask-finished Oban. It sounds like an interesting mix on paper and something other than what I usually know from Oban. Followed by coconut and also a note of lemon candy. Although I still have the vanilla and some caramel. Nose: Rather sweet, with hints of baked apples and cinnamon at first.