Kingsbarns Bell Rock

Overall rating
81.71/100
votes
36
Whiskybase ID
WB185160
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
Limited Release
Bottled
2021
Casktype
ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts & ex-Bourbon Barrels
Number of bottles
2208
Strength
46.0 % Vol.
Size
700 ml
Barcode
811929030746
Added on
08 jun 2021 3:30 pm by Amsterdam
UncoloredNon-chillfiltered
Overall rating
81.71/100
votes
36

Average value

£ 63.81

Whisky reviews for Kingsbarns Bell Rock

14 users have left 14 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 81.71 points.

Read the reviews
  1. 2ndSip scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Quite fruity on the nose, the sherry aroma only develops over time - give the malt enough time to breathe.
    The Oloroso sherry is then more evident in the taste.
    If you are into Oloroso sherry with nutty aromas and dark chocolate, you can really consider buying it;
    whereas an average of 68 euros is a house number ... first of all a sample is certainly useful.
    [86 - 82 = good whisky -> get a second bottle? Perhaps...]
    • Nose
      86 86
      initially light-fruity from apricot, apple and pear (all slightly sweet);
      but there is immediately another tone that is reminiscent of sherry: something nutty (mix of almond, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan).
      The more he can breathe, the clearer the sherry tone becomes. The sherry has a certain sweetness, but without looking superimposed.
      In the background, spices (Italian herbs) and spices from nutmeg and minimal oak wood appear gradually.
      Even later: brown sugar and marzipan.
    • Taste
      85 85
      soft start, the spice builds up, remains at a "normal" level.
      It quickly becomes creamy and viscous in the mouth.
      The sherry and especially the typical Oloroso notes come through very well: nutty aromas are clearly present.
      It also gets a little drier and oak tannins stick to the tongue.
      Dark chocolate and slightly tart notes come up slowly, but do not turn completely into bitterness.
      Second sip: sweeter, fruity. The sherry comes back right away.
      Overall, halfway well balanced between fruit and sherry, even if the sherry is a bit more evident.
    • Finish
      83 83
      Medium to long finish with oak tannins and Oloroso sherry flavors, especially nutty notes.
      Drought continues - but it works.
      Nice dark dark chocolate with a high cocoa content lasts for a long time.

  2. Create a free Whiskybase account to read all 14 reviews for this whisky
    Create free account

Tastingtags

Add tasting tags by clicking the flavours you recognized in this whisky.

Whiskybase logoWhiskybase

Build and track your whisky collection, rate and review bottles, check prices, and engage with like-minded enthusiasts. All things whisky since 2007.


Whiskybase B.V. 
Zwaanshals 530 
3035 KS Rotterdam 
The Netherlands 

KVK: 60207205
VAT: NL853809112B01

Copyright © 2023


Forgot your password?

Login