That Boutique-y Whisky Company 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"An amazing dram at an amazing price." - whiskybase.com

This deeply coloured, oloroso sherry cask-matured whisky pays homage to the lush landscapes and tranquil beauty of the Speyside region. The label design settled for just the one deer, starting with a young buck, getting older, and more dignified, as the whiskies aged, finishing with the dominant stag who has been through some scrapes in his life; older, wiser, and looks a little pissed with everything! Since the 8 year old, the deer is a little more grown up this time around, and has gained a few ‘pints’ on his antlers. Expect aromas and flavours of caramelised nuts, honey-baked dates, orchard fruits, flamed orange peel, and smoky oak that greet the senses with a gentle embrace. A small batch release of circa 1,000 litres. 45.8% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Other reviews... Taste is potent, rounded. Again lots of caramel. Quite simplistic but big, punchy and rich. Touch of salted caramel and bitter oak on the finish. I’m conscious that I haven’t written down many taste comparators – it’s because the palate is really quite simplistic. Leads in with that same orange-laced caramel from the aroma and then moves on to that bitter oak and salted caramel, woody burnt wafer, and that’s all I really have to say. Lingers a long time on the palate. Sure the casks have taken over the spirit, but what good casks at the price. I’m getting lots of rich oak from this – not what I associate with sherry seasoning (even if that is the case, this is a rare example of how to do it well). Really well put-together. Certainly worth considering... - whiskybase.com

Gold Medal at the 2024 World Whisky Awards.