Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM

Name: Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM
Brand: Finlaggan
SKU: 130760
Rating: 83.81 (79 reviews)

Overall rating: 83.81/100
votes: 79

Whiskybase ID: 130760
Category: Single Malt
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Co Ltd. (VM)
Bottled: 2019
Casktype: Rioja Red Wine Cask Matured
Number of bottles: 7000
Strength: 46.0 % Vol.
Size: 700 ml
Barcode: 5024720322001
Added on: 04 May 2019 3:42 pm by maltaholic

Average value

€ 45.37

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Whisky Reviews for Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM

16 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 83.81 points

didi1893 scored this whisky 85 points
17 Jan 2021 2:26 pm
I like the combination of intense smoke, ash and fruity wine barrel (finish) very much, even if this finlaggan is otherwise rather simple. Intense and tasty, if you like fruity smokers in the low price segment, you can't avoid this bottling!

21/21/21/22 (85P)

Nose

Reddish amber shimmers slightly cloudy in the glass, immediately after pouring an oily streak formed on the glass wall of my Premium Snifter. Thick and syrupy "legs" adorn the glass wall, peat rises in a smoky shape. Mountain pine and pine needles, echoes of banished wood and again resinous conifers ... Gradually the ashy smoky note intensifies, red grapes and berries emerge. Hints of sweet caramel and milk chocolate, a hint of menthol and fresh mint, minimally greasy and oily.

Taste

Phew ... heavy smoke lines the palate with the first sip, burnt wood tones and salty sea water follow, then black pepper massages the tongue while creamy and oily red fruits come into their own. Strawberries and raspberries, glazed currants and sweet cherries, again a slight hint of oily pork belly. Fresh mint and eucalyptus appear, then pine needles and mountain pine come to the fore, fly ash pulls through the palate, phenolic smoke comes up.

Finish

The fresh and smoky aromas stick to the palate for a long time, sweet grapes and berries come into their own, mint refreshes the throat while fly ash and burnt wood tones slowly come to the fore. The intense reverberation lingers in the entire mouth area for a long time before it fades away with a mixture of sweet caramel and ashy smoke.
Marko_I did not rate this whisky
25 Feb 2020 2:47 am
For 35-40 € a great, super-simple (or two-dimensional ;-)) whisky, simple concept: smoke + berry fruit, and that fits, is harmonious, easy to taste, fun, not artificial.

Nose

straightforward, simple, beautiful - dry smoke / charcoal / ash and intensely red berry fruit (raspberry, red currant, red grapes)

Taste

first fruity (strawberry / raspberry), then comes the smoke (becomes a bit greasy and salty) and sweetness (milk chocolate, nougat)

Finish

medium length, first fruity, then chocolate-sweet, smoke and salt remain
glenrob scored this whisky 86 points
17 Mar 2021 11:47 am
Nose

85 85

Taste

87 87

Finish

85 85
Beatroute Malt scored this whisky 82 points
29 Jan 2021 10:15 pm
A wine finish, especially red wine, might swing both ways: some whiskies cope well, others don’t. Often, the sourness from the grapes can overpower the whisky, dominating the palate with slightly sour notes. In this case, it balances on that borderline. I feel the other Finlaggan finishes (e.g. sherry and port) does suit this malt better.

Nose

85 85

Fruity, slightly sour, light peat

Taste

80 80

Sweet, again some sour hints, slight peat

Finish

82 82

Medium long lasting, sweet & sour
jkswift scored this whisky 82 points
29 Jan 2021 8:50 pm
Nose

83 83

Taste

82 82

Finish

80 80
Myke scored this whisky 84 points
12 Dec 2020 4:59 pm
In addition to the clear smoke, the character of the wine barrels comes through very well in the nose. In terms of taste, this combination is also in the foreground.
[85 - 81 = delicious --- get a second bottle if price is within the range]

Nose

85 85

initially dry phenolic medicinal smoke, which over time turns into an ashy campfire smoke.
Behind it a beautiful and clear red berry fruit of currants and grapes with a slightly sour undertone (wine gum), which however integrates well into the smoke.
The alcohol is sometimes quite sharp and pungent in the nose, especially when you swirl the glass fresh.
When the alcohol has set, the berry fruit is accompanied by a slightly sweet honey note.

Taste

84 84

very soft step that conveys the smoke. An (oak) spicy heat builds up well, which also hits the tongue strongly.
Then it becomes drier and more tannic, which is due to the character of the wine.
The smoke from the campfire spreads in the mouth and stays for a long time.
During the second sip it becomes more viscous and voluminous in the mouth. The sweetness remains in the background in the taste.

Finish

82 82

long finish with smoky aromas (dry, ashy, greasy). The berry fruit can still be felt.
The longer it stays in the mouth, the more the smoke aroma swings into a salty / iodine-containing medical-phenolic note. Interesting.
neus007 scored this whisky 81 points
21 Nov 2020 9:54 pm
Nose

80 80

Taste

81 81

Finish

81 81
thijs100 scored this whisky 83 points
29 Jul 2020 3:14 pm
This is one for the peat lover with a sweet tooth.

Nose

Sweet, fruity and smoky. That pretty much sums it up, but I'll try to go into a little more detail. Almost candy-esque at times, like one of those cherry candy canes I used to buy at the fair when I was a kid. The smoke is coastal, with hints of seaweed. Fruits? Think red berries. And lots of vanilla too.

Taste

Peaty and spicy (cloves and chili peppers). A hit of tar, charcoal and rubber as well. There's a touch of red wine sweetness (and raspberries) in the background, but not much. I get a whiff of candied bananas as well.

Finish

Sweet, candied smoke. Medium in length.
WhiskySax scored this whisky 83 points
04 Jun 2020 7:43 pm
Nose

84 84

Taste

84 84

Finish

80 80
Glenfarclas-Fan scored this whisky 85 points
16 May 2020 5:16 pm

The red wine barrel gives it an exciting fruity note, which is pleasantly complemented by the peat.
Smoke dominates the smell and tastes less, which I personally like very much.

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