Aberlour Casg Annamh (48% ABV) has been matured in a combination of Oloroso sherry casks and two types of American oak barrels.
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Aberlour Casg Annamh, which takes its name from the Gaelic for ‘Rare Cask’, has been created in small batches from a limited number of carefully selected casks, which were hand selected by Aberlour’s Master Distiller, Graeme Cruickshank.
This latest release from the Speyside based distillery, is
said to deliver notes of tangy orange, glazed cherries, raisins and hints of
ginger on the nose, followed by notes of apple, cinnamon crumble, ripe peaches,
liquorice and cloves on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Graeme Cruickshank, said: “Casg
Annamh is a tribute to our craftsmen’s passion for sherry and their expertise
when it comes to creating a rare and fine single malt. We carefully hand-pick
our Oloroso sherry casks from traditional Sherry bodegas in Spain, making sure
the wood has exactly the right combination of aromatic qualities for Aberlour.
The end result is a distinctively rich and fruity finish which we’re confident
will offer something new and exciting for those looking to explore the Single
Malt category.”
Aberlour Casg Annamh, will be available later this month
from specialist retailers, for a RRP of $70.00.
Posted by Steve Rush