By Andrew Graham Rating: B The drawing on the label of a new expression from The Balvenie, dubbed The Sweet Toast of American Oak, says it all. The drawing is of a barrel, and it’s there because this whisky is all about the wood. Here’s the basic story behind this expression: It’s 12-year old Balvenie …
Glen Elgin 9 yo 2010/2020 (46%, James Eadie, Small Batch, bourbon)Glen Elgin 10 yo 2010/2020 (61.3%, Single Cask Nation, 2nd fill hogshead, cask #801386)Glen Elgin 11 yo 2010/2021 (57%, Cooper’s Choice, Hot Malt Taiwan, Marsala cask finish, 276 bottles…
These whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, and Kentucky all sat in a barrel for 17 years or longer.
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On paper this expression is full of great flavours but I found myself really looking for anything representative of its age. Perhaps a slightly more subdued smoke and some earthier woody spices. I feel like this one is still getting there… 84/100
A much cleaner presentation from Jura, certainly they have tightened up on their base bourbon cask maturation stock. I found myself wishing for a little more depth (and grime) on the palate and this is a little sweet & polished on the finish but ov…
