The Whiskyphiles

Sherry Cask

  • SMWS 73.69 Dark side eclipsed by sweet joys

    Good ex-sherry influence, not too strong but masks most of the spirit character. That Aultmore grassy/apple/malt flavour is missing. With a little water this whisky falls apart, it becomes a little more vanilla and creamier but with an over-stretched elastic… Continue reading

    SMWS 73.69 Dark side eclipsed by sweet joys

  • SMWS 73.71 A scene from Madeira

    Great honeyed sweetness to this one and lots of distillery character/spirit nature in here too but comes with a lot of extra spice this one. Manages to carry the spices well due to the depth of sweetness, a drop or… Continue reading

    SMWS 73.71 A scene from Madeira

  • Millstone 14 Years Old 1999 (Milroy’s)

    Millstone 14 Years Old 1999 46% (Milroys’ of Soho) Dutch single malt whisky 46% ABV, £53 for 70cl Score: 90/100 What they say: Distilled in 1999 – Bottled 2013 – Region: Netherlands – Cask: Sherry Cask – Number of Bottles:… Continue reading

    Millstone 14 Years Old 1999 (Milroy’s)

  • Armorik Sherry Finish

    Armorik Sherry Finish (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, €26.50 from Carrefour Fougères Score: 78/100 What they say: At the end of their maturation, some casks of Armorik were transferred into casks which have contained sherry to spend a few months. The natural fruitiness of Armorik is thereby enhanced by warm notes of dried fruit and prunes so characteristic of sherry. Nose: Round and… Continue reading

    Armorik Sherry Finish