Secret Speyside Distillery 1993 Ma

Overall rating
89.28/100
votes
155
Whiskybase ID
WB152829
Category
Single Malt
Bottler
Mancarella (Ma)
Bottling serie
Limited Edition
Vintage
10.1993
Bottled
02.2020
Stated Age
26 years old
Casktype
Sherry Hogshead
Casknumber
2048
Number of bottles
265
Strength
48.8 % Vol.
Size
700 ml
Bottled for
Fassstark.de
Market
Germany Germany
Added on
24 mar 2020 10:40 am by Schmausel
UncoloredNon-chillfilteredSingle Cask Whisky
Secret Speyside Distillery 1993 Ma
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Secret Speyside Distillery 1993 Ma
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Whisky reviews for Secret Speyside Distillery 1993 Ma

51 users have left 51 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 89.28 points.

  1. Archer scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    Already the fourth barrel strong bottling, and like its predecessors, something very special.
    'Secret Distillery' or not, that's how you imagine an advanced-age Speysider from a sherry barrel. Dignified, calm, balanced.
    • Nose
      Greets the nose with a full, thick, saturated aroma of oranges and almonds. Looks waxy. Honeycomb, summer honey. A floral note with a little clove scent. Over time, mild seasoning with cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg and a pinch of pepper. However, the oranges dominate everything, which now gives the impression of Jaffa biscuits with the addition of milk chocolate.
    • Taste
      Creamy and waxy appearance, high viscosity. On the tongue, the sherry barrel ripening becomes clearer than in the nose: grape must, raisins, dried figs. Sweet blackberries, black currants. A natural sweetness, does not appear artificial or artificial. Less dry than expected, just a small portion of oak chips that get lost on the tongue. Café au lait, marzipan, almonds, hazelnuts, toffee - and unsweetened orange jam with pieces. Spices attract over time: pepper, tarragon, marjoram, chervil. Looks good on him.
    • Finish
      Medium to long finish, the best from the nose and tongue, compressed and focused as if through a magnifying glass. Does not become much drier in the finish, retains long orange aromas, almonds and chocolate, and provides a nice counterpoint with a balanced blend of spices.

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  3. ThorstenH scored this whisky 91 points Connoisseur

    I tried 3 Mancarella (93+93+94) in parallel. This has a very great mouthfeel, round and soft. Nice fruity.
    91-100 – whisky heaven, best stuff
    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      93 93
    • Finish
      90 90

  4. Boletus did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    Elegant and unobtrusive, this malt shows its complex range in an impressive way. The sherry influence is always present, but does not come to the fore, but is beautifully interwoven with the excellently matured brandy. However, this whisky needs attention and may be overlooked in times of ever darker colours, ever more flashy labels and ever increasing alcohol strengths. Like a quiet and reserved participant in a party, who keeps a low profile in the background and only reveals his brilliance when spoken to directly.
    • Nose
      Gentle notes of sherry penetrate the nose, sticky sweet sultanas are accompanied by nubuck leather and medium-strength rolling tobacco, the oak looks sprightly, but not yet dusty, even if the last treatment with furniture polish was some time ago, a bit of cocoa and dark chocolate, an enormous one A lot of forest honey with isolated pieces of a honeycomb builds up, but behind the ripe aromas there are still juicier and fruitier aspects, ripe red apples, oranges, peaches, a few white peppercorns bring a somewhat dusty spice note into play, some cinnamon and nutmeg and a small one A hint of cloves, a hint of roasted almonds, with the constant access of air the increasing fruitiness is complemented by some roasted coffee, nothing pushes itself to the fore, instead everything is woven into a homogeneous smooth mixture
    • Taste
      Sultanas with dried apricots and prunes create a sweet note of dried fruit, the ripe red apples have almost crystalline, sugary flesh and are slightly floury, Kletzenbrot, lots of forest honey, roasted almonds with a hint of cinnamon, "Thick Cut" orange marmalade on lightly burnt wholemeal toast, a beautiful malty mood carries the events, dark milk chocolate emerges from the background over time, there stands the oak, which is very mild for its age and admires the complex events with a cup of black coffee in hand, nutmeg and white pepper have a few traces leave behind
    • Finish
      Quite a long finish, ripe oak with almost no bitterness, dark milk chocolate, many roasted aromas spread, lightly roasted coffee beans are freshly ground, roasted almonds and baked apples with some cinnamon and brown sugar join them, a peach aroma with a hint of vanilla rises up the throat and combines with the now slightly dry and dusty oak to form a very pleasant overall structure, the sweetness of the forest honey with the sultanas settles in the mouth as an aftertaste

  5. TomAndIngrid scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    Really great. Different flavors reveal themselves with every sip.
    • Nose
      92 92
      Sherry aromas, dried fruits
    • Taste
      90 90
      Honey-sweet (forest honey), a little sparkling, milk chocolate
    • Finish
      90 90
      Long, becoming dry, exotic fruits, bitter orange.

  6. zzqfyl scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      90 90

  7. mema82 scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      89 89

  8. Sjaak92 scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      89 89

  9. robse211 scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      88 88

  10. Killswitch scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      89 89

  11. Lu Cifer scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      91 91
      aromatic and very appealing, a hint of overripe fruits, fruity-spicy, fruity sherry notes, oranges, fresh fruit basket, idea floral (flowery) and a little herbaceous, hint of eucalyptus, somewhat waxy, sweetish, hint of honey, spices / baking spices, wood / Oak.
    • Taste
      90 90
      soft, fruity-spicy, slightly oily, sweet, tasty with oranges, plums, sherry. Slightly perfumed without adding water. Fine dry oak / wood notes, spices, some barrel and chocolate, delicately tart to dark, a few roasted nuts, very pleasant.
    • Finish
      89 89
      initially a little fruity with oranges, then delicately tart with wood / oak notes, some chocolate, spices, a hint of nutty, slightly sweet and slightly malty.

  12. AnnEm scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    Nice and consistent from the nose to the finish. An elegant, long-matured malt with a wide range of tart, fruity and woody characteristics. The sherry is wonderfully integrated, does not push itself into the foreground. I know the "old school" oak from the few old bottlings that I have already tried. I like it very much.
    • Nose
      Herbal, time-honored sherry. Old oak, with a touch of ink. The wood has slight tendencies to become moldy (at a level that suits its old-fashioned character). Turmeric and cardamom, a little clove. Thick malt syrup, from there also a grainy sweetness, which is not very pronounced - for me a herbal-spicy character is in the foreground, this in connection with the old wood. After a phase of smelling, I discover its fruity side: cooked green apple, apricot, tangerine. Also candied pear. A beautifully intense, concentrated fruit acid. With longer standing I also have berries, especially strawberries and blueberries, the latter with subtle tannins. This results in a very broad aroma.
    • Taste
      The dusty looking old "library oak" is very noticeable to me. Tart, nutty-tart sherry, generally grape fruit, also again with nicely structured, well-dosed tannins. Then comes wood seasoning with cloves. It looks very elegant, not cumbersome.
    • Finish
      Fine, toothy mouthfeel, with a generally bitter character. The aromas from the mouth and nose can also be found here. It does not impose itself at any time, it does not have to be, with its calm, confident presence, the finish is pleasantly long.

  13. Sport scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      90 90

  14. Tom na Gruagaich scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    A wonderful Speysider from the refill sherry barrel, few edges, just enough that it doesn't get boring. Very harmoniously coordinated. Age and aroma go together perfectly, very well done.
    • Nose
      malty sweetness, dried fruits, sherry of the sweet nutty kind, beautiful, very spicy oak, which however rather stays in the background without overprinting the stamp, very balanced nose that shows age without appearing too violent, round and harmonious but very fine.
    • Taste
      warm, bitter honey, spicy oak, dry sherry, a little pepper and the oak definitely shows the somewhat stronger side with the second sip. Nevertheless, everything is still within the harmonious framework of the mouthfeel, albeit a little bit more biting.
    • Finish
      Sherry, dry oak, tobacco, long and fine.

  15. Dottore scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    Wonderful bottling for the Fassstark.de forum. Meanwhile the 4th whisky bottling for the forum and in my opinion actually the best so far. Wonderful sherry notes in the best tradition of Family Casks, wonderfully round, and not overly overloaded from the sherry barrel. On the nose dates, oranges, leather and coriander seeds. Leather and a slight freshness. The alcohol is well integrated. In general, 50% +/- 2% is usually the perfect drinking strength for me and this is where the best bottlings can be found for me. In my opinion, this is where the aroma load comes into its own. Creamy in the mouth. Sweetness from unrefined sugar. Glazed ginger. Leathery, a bit wet cardboard. Nice juicy oranges again. Tart aftertaste, slightly peppery but significantly less than other Glenfarclas bottlings. Grapefruit and leather remain. I am very sure that this is a glenfarclas and a really good one at that. Top! 90 points

  16. Lukas_Kiene scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Balanced and very varied malt. Perhaps not necessarily what you would expect from an old sherry barrel-aged whisky. On the other hand, the flavors are sometimes surprisingly fresh and light-fruity. A refill barrel? Anyway, a great, delicious dram.
    • Nose
      89 89
      First impression: very tasty! Vanilla and sweet light fruits. Great. This is followed by sweetish fresh lemon / orange lemonade, tropical fruits, coconut (?) And milk chocolate. In contrast, a great, slightly tart, spicy wood note that goes in the direction of tart coffee has a constant effect. The bitter notes only work subliminally. The alcohol is well integrated, but still shows itself with a slight presence and carries the aromas, which appear very interwoven, well. Over time, caramel and sweet nutty notes emerge.
    • Taste
      89 89
      Clear nuts, some caramel, nice and oily. Again, sweet and fresh citrus fruits follow, as well as tropical light fruits. Then juicy oranges, milk chocolate and very delicate light, spicy wood emerge.

      Wonderfully balanced and varied.
    • Finish
      87 87
      A tad too flat (unfortunately), slightly bitter, becoming slightly dry over time. Slightly sweet-tart wood notes remain, which may be accompanied by a few citrus peel and tart nuts.

  17. IronChic scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      91 91
    • Finish
      89 89

  18. mothers_finest scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  19. DerDennis! scored this whisky 87 points Specialist

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  20. Ed Radour scored this whisky 87 points Specialist

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      87 87

  21. ffmdino did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    he needs time!
    I found the finish a bit disappointing
    a sherry malt, but none for me
    • Nose
      nice old oak, polish, leather (still new), fruits first light then red, liquorice, blackberry, red haribobear, vanilla, sweetness, light malt, light ham, light rubber
      later moldy wood, dark chocolate ~ 65%, sweet effervescent tablets
    • Taste
      full, strong, heavy and creamy on the palate
      old oak, very spicy !!, red berries, wonderful sherry, the alcohol tingles a bit, fruity, chocolate ~ 75%, tart, burnt fruit jam, becomes bitter, slightly rubbery
    • Finish
      long
      light oak, sherry, spicy, tart, chocolate ~ 70%, very dark caramel

  22. Barbone scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      92 92
    • Finish
      90 90

  23. dram-drinker scored this whisky 90 points Photo Moderator

    Very easy and light like a fruit salad in Spring, not too complex but very drinkable - very good
    • Nose
      90 90
      Fresh, fruity, pear, peach, banana, passion fruit, apple, honey, hints of dry hay - pretty good
    • Taste
      90 90
      Little punchy, ligth fruity, subtle sweetness, more pear, apple, little pineapple, little spices, pepper, hints of honey - still good
    • Finish
      89 89
      Medium long, warm, fruity

  24. LDB scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    There's a line from delicate to flimsy. This malt exceeds them, especially on the palate and finish, and as a result it actually seems pretty boring to me.
    Not bad, but far from excellent. I find the even younger Speysider ID 121940 for half the price just as good.
    • Nose
      87 87
      Grape must, simmering bouillon, light leather muff, apricot compote, some beeswax and a touch of Provençal lavender soap.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Relatively thin, slightly oily mouthfeel, some white pepper. Hints of honey and orange tictac.
    • Finish
      84 84
      There is hardly any trace of wood or age, pleasant and balanced between tannins and fruit residues, but rather unspectacular with a spearmint aroma.

  25. ThinLizzy scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      89 89

  26. Bosi scored this whisky 89 points Specialist

    A really successful dram with a noticeable, but not overlaid sherry influence. You have to be really careful here, otherwise the bottle will be empty quickly.
    • Nose
      The nose exudes classic sherry aromas, such as plums and raisins. There is also old furniture, some leather, a lot of oak and wax. Over time, a touch of spices, maybe cinnamon, will be added.
    • Taste
      The taste is wonderfully tasty and sweet with figs, oranges and nuts. The velvety is only slightly disturbed by the tips of chilli and lime.
    • Finish
      I think the finish is very long for almost 49% and all that remains is oranges, chocolate, some sweet malt and more wax.

  27. gallfux did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    I don't think he's bad, but I'm not that completely convinced of him. It's probably just me, too. Somehow he lacks authority. I can hardly describe it.
    • Nose
      Relatively closed nose. Even with lots of oxygen and hand warmth. Peach iced tea. With nuts, a little nougat and tree bark. Removes some floral and herbaceous traces. Toasted cereals. Also a cooling note like menthol.
    • Taste
      Forest honey. Almond cream with figs. In addition, certain peppery notes. Then comes the oak. Wood wort. Now also orange jam.
    • Finish
      Grapefruit. Walnut. Dark chocolate. Getting drier.

  28. nallacam scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  29. grinface scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    Very complex and with a high fun factor. But for a second dram you really have to like the profile! Full review (german): https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2020/07/13/die-speyside-im-glas/

  30. dRambo scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    unexpectedly twice in the glass - given him plenty of time afterwards sample canceled

    For me, irrelevant and boring without any tension, plus a certain mustiness on the palate. I do not like the taste.
    The Clynelish for SSS is one or two points up for me, this one is just not my thing.

    Thanks to Uwe, Rampah and Ole for the nice evening
    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  31. mr_braun scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      92 92
    • Finish
      89 89

  32. WhiskyCasual scored this whisky 88 points Photo Moderator

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      87 87

  33. aspa scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    dried plums, raisins, beautiful harmonious sherry, cane sugar and caramel. Some spices and light orange. One level deep fruity notes and a little mint.
    Interesting, tasty, complex, that's what a sherry malt should be. Smells like the 26 years he has and offers a lot to explore.
    Mild, soft and sweet in the mouth. It tastes even older than it is. Less intense than the nose? Furthermore the typical sherry aromas with dried fruit, caramel, cinnamon, chocolate and leather. Add a spice, hmm, but I can't quite classify it. Then stronger in the finish, but I can't say what it is. I have to try a few more times.
    oh and then suddenly the strong orange, in the mouth as well as in the finish, now it clicked and there it is. Orange in the mouth, and then slightly bitter orange peel in the finish. Or tangerine? delicious!

    N-90, T-89, F-88, good 89 points that I will certainly like to drink often. He is tasty, I have to control myself to give him enough time. I am curious how my opinion will develop.
    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      88 88

  34. WSP scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      91 91
    • Finish
      90 90

  35. malthead-1984 scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    A worthy further Fassstark.de bottling
    • Nose
      90 90
      Directly full broadside, dark fruits with good acidity not to be confused with sulfur, light fresh, some herbs, after about 30 minutes the beautiful leather and sherry notes come through. Really round and great flavors even if the acidity is a little drawback for me
    • Taste
      89 89
      soft, oily, leathery forest honey, light chili paste, the wood aromas are harmoniously integrated and give the whole depth, the fruit aromas recede somewhat
    • Finish
      91 91
      really nice full and matured, wooden aromas but the dark fruits cover everything, behind the dried fruit is a pleasant citrus freshness

  36. megabreit scored this whisky 90 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      90 90
      Neat sherry, warm damp oak, beeswax and ripe oranges
    • Taste
      92 92
      Cool mouthfeel, sherry, fruity sweetness, hints of espresso, borrowed malt notes and again the beeswax
    • Finish
      89 89
      Long and warm, all components very harmonious.
      A small deduction that the alcohol flashes here for a short stab.

  37. Copshop68 scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      91 91
    • Finish
      90 90

  38. Malthead_80 scored this whisky 90 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      91 91
    • Finish
      89 89

  40. Kalleholzbein scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      91 91
    • Taste
      91 91
    • Finish
      90 90

  41. pianoman scored this whisky 90 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Elegant. Orange jam, apricots, sour cherries removed. Red apples. Water mint. Moss, a hint of woodruff. Hazelnut. Flowerhoney.
    • Taste
      Creamy with a light flavor. Light grapes, candied orange pieces, fresh waffles, a hint of cinnamon. Some ginger and mild pepper. Almonds in dark chocolate. Darjeeling tea.

  42. FritzeKrautman scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    An overall very satisfactory whisky, which is of a good complexity. No more and no less.
    • Nose
      90 90
      Acidic, oak, roasted aromas, later raisins, vanilla, dust, spices, peach
    • Taste
      88 88
      Sweet, raisins, pepper, spices, malt. Alcohol included acceptable.
    • Finish
      88 88
      Quite long finish with subtle oak, spices, pepper. Leaving a creamy mouthfeel.

  43. LeChiffre scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    Great set and mature malt - definitely needs a lot of time in the glass. A multi-layered interplay of fruity-sweet over sour / tart up to spicy-peppery notes. It is mild and creamy in the mouth without lacking strength. Only in the finish is the tart / sour note in the limit of what I like, but still fits well into the overall picture. Overall, a wonderful bottling.
    • Nose
      91 91
      sweet and fruity; slightly waxy; Oranges; light citrus notes; Honey; Chocolate notes; Raisins; caramelized sugar; subtle herbal notes; some vanilla; delicate oak flavor
      - Wonderfully balanced and exciting nose. Develops many facets over time in the glass, makes smelling fun.
    • Taste
      89 89
      mild without being weak; creamy-waxy; initially fruity-sweet; Orange notes; notes of dark chocolate and sour fruit notes are added; Grapefruit; nutty notes; delicately tingling oak flavor is becoming increasingly noticeable
    • Finish
      88 88
      delicately tart oak flavor; a hint of white pepper; Oranges; some grapefruit; Hints of mint freshness

  44. Tommy_71 scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    @ Kalleholzbein, very very tasty!
    Great bottling.

  45. Totoro scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  46. didi1893 scored this whisky 92 points Connoisseur

    Powerful and voluminous, mild and incredibly creamy, old and solid, yet with a refreshing character. The aftertaste is just beginning a round of honor and again impressively brings the creamy hazelnuts into play. A really successful and harmonious Speysider, a worthy successor to last year's Viking and at the same time the bar for the next full-bodied forum filling is set extremely high. Long story short: A really great and tasty bottling. Well done dear Fassstark team and thanks Dino!

    23/23/23/23 (92P)
    • Nose
      Caramel and strong amber shine with an orange shimmer in the glass, on the glass wall of my Premium Snifter a large number of long and oily "legs" pull back their tracks in glass. Dark and dried fruits rise up clumsily, creamy vineyard peach plays with caramelized sugar while wet leather mixes with a few crumbs of sweet dried tobacco leaves. Alcohol shows its powerful side, but is wonderfully harmoniously integrated. Cocoa powder trickles on hard caramel and old toffee, zests of old oranges fall into orange juice, meadow herbs and a hint of fresh mint come into their own. There are hints of sulphurized raisins and ground hazelnuts, slightly grassy and floral elements end in subtle citrus aromas, tart grapefruit and the zest of lemon peel come to light, delicately spicy wood tones are combined with nuances of milk chocolate and forest honey. Cocoa powder and a few drops of orange juice stimulate the flow of saliva with hints of tart citrus fruits ...
    • Taste
      The first sip of orange peel and sweet cocoa briefly flashes, then spicy oak covers the tongue with dried grapes and berries, grapefruit zests mix with meadow herbs and old mint. The mouthfeel is incredibly creamy and "grippy" with a wonderful texture. The second sip flows tartly through the palate, spicy wood tones mix with oranges and grapefruit, subtle sharpness massages the tongue, a pinch of black pepper sticks to the cheeks and between the lips, the salivation is stimulated again. Cocoa, caramel, espresso beans, hazelnuts and chopped almonds float creamily in the mouth while meadow herbs and a hint of mint lie discreetly in the background. Hints of creamy milk chocolate, cocoa powder, raisins, currants and blackberries, vineyard peach and sweet tobacco end with creamy hazelnuts and almond slivers on the palate. Hints of cedar wood and dry leather stick to the palate and gradually announce the aftertaste.
    • Finish
      Creamy hazelnuts swim in the stimulated saliva, tobacco and cedar wood stick to the palate with a minimal smoke note while dried meadow herbs and old mint refresh the palate. Creamy hazelnuts combine with hints of leather and tobacco, cedarwood is added, the mouthfeel is again incredibly creamy and greasy. Nuances of lovage, followed by a creamy nut mixture which now settles on the palate and lingers there for what feels like an eternity. Gradually the wonderful aromas fade away, another sip follows and conjures up a satisfied grin on my face ...

  47. Bam scored this whisky 92 points Expert Senior

    A dream of a sherry whisky. Set, complex and multi-layered, but at the same time fruity, fresh and sweet.
    • Nose
      The nose begins intensely fruity, from peach to blood orange to raisins. Then a strong toffee note emerges, accompanied by milk chocolate and a little vanilla, or rather vanilla Virginia tobacco. In the background I find some furniture polish and a slight note of nutmeg.
    • Taste
      Strong start, creamy mouthfeel. At the beginning again very fruity and sweet, especially orange notes, but also the raisins are back. The sweetness then slowly decreases and cocoa notes and spices take over. Milk chocolate, lightly burnt caramel, roasted hazelnuts, and again the thought of sweet pipe tobacco.
    • Finish
      Longer finish. Lots of orange, as well as caramel and milk chocolate. Some pepper.

  48. Vallado scored this whisky 89 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      89 89
    • Taste
      89 89
    • Finish
      90 90

  49. rampah scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  50. Kantenmechaniker scored this whisky 91 points Connoisseur

    It was supposed to be a BBL tasting, before lunch (and without breakfast), but after the first round lunch was announced. Interesting how the notes have changed again through the elapsed time. I don't want to rule out a small influence of lunch either ;-) But there was nothing particularly spicy or sweet.
    The whisky itself is great and a lot of fun, especially if you take your time.
    I also see noticeable parallels to piglets that have already been tried :-)

    I'm looking forward to the next relaxed dram in the evening in front of the TV ....
    • Nose
      A very creamy, almost waxy nose, very set, spicy, a pinch of pepper, with a clear but not excessive sherry influence, the oak is clearly noticeable, with some furniture polish, baked cocoa, slightly iodine, it becomes fruity in the glass over time, the Fruit brings with it a slight acidity and therefore goes a bit towards orange, in the background also a very clear almond note, which also goes towards marzipan, without becoming too sweet.
      Had to take a short lunch break, so some time to continue breathing:
      now it is more voluminous, fruity, a little heavier, more sherry, less oak, now also a little chocolate, a little lovage, really a nice distinct chocolate note, the nose is a lot of fun
      Refilled now and it is much fresher again, with citrus notes, the sherry will need a little more until it has regained dominance, very exciting and not bad in both phases
    • Taste
      creamy, starts quite dry and with a cool mouthfeel, neat oak on the start, very creamy, sherry, raisins, wood, a pinch of salt, also orange here, then the nuts come through, a little bittersweet, very pleasant mouthfeel, slight tingling on the palate
      also here after the break:
      now sweeter at the start, wow, now a lot of sherry directly, here also more chocolate, bittersweet, raisins, a little nut, here of course also dry oak and spice, but the relationship has shifted somewhat
    • Finish
      here now quite waxy, dry, slightly acidic sweetness on the palate, nut, some oak and a dry aftertaste of sherry, a little chewed fruit bowl

  51. mr_barleycorn scored this whisky 92 points Expert Senior

    My first impression...

    Nose: A little closed at first, but with time and hand warmth the nose opens. Indeed, this is not a sherry bomb. First I think of dark chocolate, of these "refreshment sticks" with a liquid orange filling, also cane sugar, some wax, definitely also tobacco, a hint of leather also resonates - but everything with finesse. Over time, the fruit aromas become stronger and push to the fore. The orange drifts towards grapefruit and a little plum and nut are added. I also think of sourdough bread. There's a lot to discover. Herbs are added to the nose in an empty glass. Most likely lovage and some spearmint.

    Flavor: wow. On the tongue immensely full and oily, powerful and a little darker than the nose would expect. The alcohol tingles pleasantly and a wonderful sweetness spreads in the mouth. Not sticky, but just so sweet that you want to take the next sip right away. Here again plum, orange, grapefruit and now something mega funny: Lavender butter - but delicious! The second sip confirms the first impression, this sweetness is very elegant, now with a bit of tart chocolate in the mouth, roasted hazelnut and leather.

    Finish: medium and wonderfully warm. Unfortunately, there is not much aroma in the finish. Some cane sugar, nutmeg, grapefruit and a pleasant "dustiness".

    Conclusion: The nose and palate are constantly in motion and want to be explored. The malt rewards you if you take your time. If I had to type I would say I had a Benrinnes in the glass. But I really care. Tastes great, is fun to discover and for me a great addition to the previous forum fillings.

  52. hs305 scored this whisky 91 points Connoisseur

    [April, 2020] Another secret dram...

    ...from a secret distillery that everybody knows who loves complex and balanced sherried malts. It reminds me of some of the finest Family Casks editons (not joking) and given its drinking quality it is sold for a reasonable price. Great stuff, there are even some old-stylish impressions with this dram which I like very much.

    PS: I like the nick-name given to me at a fassstark-forum "der berüchtigte Ferkel-Verteurer". But to be honest, my aim is the exact opposite: To get the whisky prices back to a reasonable level where quality, drinking pleasure and price points are in some kind of equilibrium.

    [September, 2020] I re-tasted this dram tonight and fully confirm my old score and review. This is an excellent modern whisky which is neither drowned in the sherry nor killed by the wood. Hence it is... delicious and dangerously quaffable. By the way, I emptied the bottle tonight and I enjoyed it very much.
    • Nose
      91 91
      The colour is russetmuscat and the nose offers an impressive oloroso sherry profile with truckloads of different nuts and an adorable OBF note (furniture polish) which I really like. All the usual suspects are in this aromas mix as weii, like oranges, plums, raisins, cinnamon and many more. A fine modern sherry nose, no doubt. The malt aromas hide a little shy in the background but after some breathing they dare to show up with honeys, summer floral impressions and both beeswax and candlewax. Given this profile I guess this is a Glenfarclas (actually, I am pretty sure).
    • Taste
      91 91
      The taste is nicely layered on sour winey, sweet malty and bitter wooden flavours in an (unholy) trinity. These different impressions fit perfectly together and form a quite impressive tasting profile. No flaw or off-note that I can find but a lot of delicious flavours charm my taste buds. In addition to the ones of the nose I find some interesting coffee beans (dark roast), hot spices (ginger, chili, peppers) and a dark chocolate note. Very quaffable, indeed.
    • Finish
      90 90
      The dram arrives warming and coating on the palate with some minor bitter-astringent moments (tannins) but they fit nicely to the sweet winey and malty flavours. The finish is medium to long and adds even more of the delicious nuts and waxes, I like this combo in a sherry setting. The OBF furniture polish of the nose comes back towards the end and an old leathery impression joins in. Excellent. Water releases more malt-driven aromas in the nose (e.g. mineral-chalky ones) and turns the taste smoother but flatter too. I like the neat dram best.

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