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Sponsored Content | InchDairnie Distillery has released a limited edition collection, a series of small batch trilogy.
The Sample Room Range has been created specifically to challenge the conventions of Scotch whiskey and showcase the experimentation that takes place at the distillery in the Kingdom of Fife.
The series will be launched exclusively with The Whiskey Shop, across the 22 stores and online from 22 March, price £59 per bottle (50cl, approx 58.2% ABV). Priority access will be given to members of the W y Siop Wisgi Club from the 21st March.
Driven by flavour, the Single Distillery trilogy includes the Leven, a rich rye blend containing 50% single distillery rye and single malt from Amontillado casks, the Balgonie, a smoke and rye blend of 74% rye single still and 26% single peated still. , and the Pitkevy, a fine peaty single malt partially aged in Palo Cortado casks and more notably, the first peaty expression to come from the distillery.
With wax-dipped sample bottles and innovative liquid varieties showcasing a wide spectrum of flavours, this limited edition collection is straight from InchDairnie’s sample room, and has been created especially for those who a whiskey enthusiast.
Only 390 bottles of each expression will be available, all bottled at Cask Strength with an ABV of 58.2-58.5%.
‘The new InchDairnie Sample Room range is the second official release from the distillery and gives whiskey enthusiasts an insight into the innovative approach we have here,’ said distilling director Scott Sneddon.
‘I’ve been with InchDairnie since the site was greenfield, assisting with the build and installation, but we’re only now realizing its full potential in terms of extracting flavour.
‘My team and I have experimented with unique materials, advanced distillation methods and carefully selected casks to push the boundaries of Scotch Whiskey conventions and this new range of Single Distillery is just a foretaste.’
Tasting Notes by Charles MacLean
Leven Blended Scotch Whiskey (Single Distillery Rich Rye) –
Amber in color with moderate beading. Mellow with a light sting. The top notes are round and reminiscent of Ryvita crispbread, with traces of vanilla toffee and green sticks. Lightly sweet taste at first, mouth drying, leading to a long spicy finish.
Balgonie Blended Scotch Whiskey (Smoke & Rye Single Distillery) –
Deep gold, with moderate beading. Mellow nose, round, without any sting. Faint oak notes support the main Butterscotch notes, with just a hint of mossy smoke with a drop of water. A fresh, sweet taste, with a fine smoke finish.
Pitkevy Single Malt Scotch Whiskey (Single Distillery Fine Smoke) –
Deep gold with light beading. Mellow nose without any sting. Top notes of light vanilla fudge, complemented by a freshly baked buttery scone, possibly with a drizzle of spun honey. The texture is light tooth coating and the flavor is sweet then savoury, with a hint of smoke in the aftertaste.
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