The Glenturret Sherry Edition NOSE:
MOUTH:
That first sniff is all warehouse (Glenturret use traditional stone walled ‘dunnage’ warehousing to store their casks in low buildings with earth floors, and the casks no more than three high). Old stone, earth, wood and ash. Then you catch the blast of sherried oak.
Surprising after that blast of warehouse age comes a bright, young, lively spirit with melon and citrus fruit, laced with honey and then tablet and toffee.
FINISH and BREATHE: The sweetness gives way to pleasant warmth without the jagged edge you sometimes find in no-age bottlings. There’s butterscotch there and a hint of extra virgin olive oil.
Overall: A good, light aperitif or lunchtime dram. At 43 percent alcohol, no need to add water.
The Glenturret Triple Wood NOSE: A walk in a pine forest near a river, giving way to high moorland in late summer. The aroma is fresh and airy. I’m thinking of a walk up the Munro Ben Chomzie (its snow melt gives Glenturret part of its water supply). After a while the sherry notes begin to cut through. A lesson in wood smells!
MOUTH: Sweeter than the sherry edition, sharper and with a touch of sherbet and American Cream Soda or vanilla ice cream. Extremely well balanced with just the slightest nip in the air indicating approaching autumn.
FINISH and BREATHE: There’s a certain dark pungency which creeps in, tannins and an bit of a punch, as from a good young claret.
Overall: More complex than the Sherry edition with a tart finish which is very appealing. Ideal for long walks in the hills or moors, from a hipflask. Or taken at home to remind you of them. Again, at 43 percent, no need for water.
NOTE: Samples were purchased from Master of Malt’s excellent Drinks By The Dram series, which supplies 3cl samples of whiskies and other spirits.
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