September is in the country and with it we are quietly leaving summer behind. The warm weather is giving way to rainy and windy autumn days, and such a day naturally requires a delicious glass of spicy whisky. In this blog, we list the most popular spicy whiskies, so you can enjoy the stormy autumn weather with a delicious dram in your hand.
The Dalmore - Cigar Reserve
The Dalmore Distillery has been producing exceptional single malt whisky since 1839 and was owned by the Clan Mackenzie for almost a century. The clan's defining influence on the distillery is still evident, with the iconic royal deer antlers, taken from the clan Mackenzie's family crest, adorning every bottle of The Dalmore. This single malt whisky gets its unique character from a careful selection of matured whisky sourced from casks of three types: American ex-bourbon casks, 30-year-old Matusalem oloroso sherry casks and premier cru Cabernet Sauvignon wine barriques.
Right from the start, you will find quite strong spicy notes in this product. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The woody flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes. Fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Arran The Bodega Sherry
Arran The Bodega Sherry is a whisky from Scotland by the Arran brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Isle Of Arran region. This whisky is matured in Sherry Matured casks. It is a No-Age-Statement whisky, bottled at cask strength.
The spicy, as well as fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Woody hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Edradour 10 years old
This single malt with its strong personality is the result of assembling some casks that previously contained oloroso sherry. It comes from Scotland's smallest distillery (southern Highlands). Since the distillery was taken over by Andrew Symington, this 10-year-old has undergone a remarkable evolution. Although mainly matured in oloroso sherry casks, this Edradour still has a beautiful deep golden colour and a sweet flavour.
The spicy, as well as fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Floral, as well as woody hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Springbank 10 years old
Springbank 10y is a whisky from Scotland by the Springbank brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Campbeltown area and is the perfect introduction to the Springbank range. Complexity is the key word. The combination between maturation in Bourbon and Sherry casks remains perfectly balanced, from the first sip to the full, rich finish.
Springbank malt is dried for 6 hours over a peat fire and then another 24 over hot air. Springbank malt is distilled two and a half times.
The spicy, as well as fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Salty, smoky, as well as woody hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Kilchoman Sanaig
Kilchoman Sanaig is a whisky from Scotland by the Kilchoman brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Islay region. Kilchoman Sanaig is the fruit of a blend of ex-bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks.
The smoky, woody, spicy, as well as fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help define the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Salty hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They give extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Benriach The Twelve
Benriach The 12 is a whisky from Scotland by the Benriach brand. It falls within the whisky group under the Single Malt category. This whisky comes from the Speyside region. The Original Twelve at 46% is an updated recipe based on maturation in bourbon casks, sherry casks and porto casks. This adds complexity with a nice balance between fruit and sherry.
The spicy, as well as fruity flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive as any strong notes. Floral, as well as woody hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
Michter's US1 Small Batch Bourbon
Michters Us1 Small Batch Bourbon is a United States whiskey from the Michters brand. It falls within the whiskey group under the Bourbon category.
Michters released a number of these bottlings, each at a different natural cask strength. The casks are filled at 103 proof, which is lower than the industry standard. Michter's does this because it leads to a smoother, richer whiskey, even though it costs them more for the barrels and storage. This bourbon is of excellent quality!
Right from the start, you will find quite strong woody notes in this product. You will notice these flavours immediately and determine your first impression. The spicy flavours are quite present, but do not dominate. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink, but are less decisive than any strong notes. Fruity hints are noticeable, but these flavours are only slightly present. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.
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