Edradour 10 Year Old SFTC #462 Edradour 2012 Straight From The Cask - Sherry Cask Matured 60.1%

-Product Description-

Category: Single Malt Distillery: Edradour Bottler: Distillery Bottlings Bottled Series: Straight From The Cask - Sherry Cask Matured
Vintage: October 12, 2012 Bottled: October 15, 2022
Stated Age: 10 years old
Cask type: Sherry butt
Cask number: 462
Number of bottles: 856
Strength: 60.1%
Size: 500ml
Barcode: 5021944120970

-evaluation-

This limited edition is bottled from a single sherry cask, has a high alcohol content of 60.1%, is non-chill filtered and non-colored.

Aroma and Flavor: Characterized by aromas of dried fruits (raisins and apricots), gentle spices (cinnamon), and berry jam, this is a typical Edrador style that is strongly influenced by sherry casks.
Taste: The rich, oily texture characteristic of this distillery unfolds, with a complex structure of raisins, baked apples, and spiced orange cake. The "funkiness" (leather and umami notes) seen in other sherry cask-aged Edradours is subdued in this cask.
Finish: Warm spices (pepper, cloves) and dried fruits (apricot, currant) linger.

Key points explained

Characteristics of Cask No. 462: It shares a fruity and powerful "Sherry Bomb" profile.

Comparison: Unlike the chocolate nuances and unique funkiness of Signatory's 2012 barrel-aged whiskeys (such as barrel 305), barrel 462 brings forward flavors of baked fruit and classic spices. Opinions are divided, but this is for enthusiasts who prefer simple, straightforward aromas.

Cost performance: Considering the rarity of only 856 bottles and the concentrated aroma, this is best for advanced drinkers seeking pure sherry cask whiskey.

Overall: This is a bottle that embodies Edradour's powerful sherry style. It will be an ideal choice for those looking for a fruity, straightforward impact.