Edradour 11 Year Old First Fill Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #2 2012/2023 1st Fill Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #2 48.2%

-Product Description-

Category: Single Malt Distillery: Edradour Bottler: Distillery Bottlings Bottling Series: 1st Fill Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
Vintage: 13.04.2012
Bottled: 12.2023
Cask number: 2
Stated Age: 11 years old
Cask type: 1st Fill Cabernet Sauvignon
Strength: 48.2%
Size: 700ml
Barcode: 5021944125203

-evaluation-

Edradour 11 Year Old First Fill Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #2 (Edradour 2012/2023, 1st fill Cabernet Sauvignon cask #2, 48.2%) is a limited small batch aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from the prestigious St. Michael-Eppan winery in northern Italy. It boasts a rich, fruity finish, typical of Edradour, which is renowned for its red wine cask aging.

Nose: Rich red fruits such as blackberry, cassis, and compote plum are at the forefront. Tannins and a light smoky note from the wine barrels add depth to the aroma, as do chocolate, leather, and a touch of menthol.
It also has elements of damp forest soil and dried herbs, which blend well with the rich, full-bodied quality of classic Edradour.

Palate: Rich and oily on the palate, with dark cherry, blackcurrant and dry dates, supported by the tannins typical of Cabernet.
The mid-palate develops into a complex and satisfying palate, with notes of toffee, dark chocolate, red grape skin, rum raisins and spicy cloves.
Over time, a slightly resinous and herbal nuance emerges, allowing you to enjoy the contrast between sweetness and astringency.

Finish: The finish is long, with notes of dried fruit and bitter cocoa from the red wine lingering. Light oak astringency and espresso-like bitterness linger, creating a well-balanced overall finish.

Rating and Comments: The British review site Two Whisky Bros rated this whisky as "a highly refined wine cask-aged whisky with beautifully integrated dark fruit flavors (Score: 7/10)" and praised it for its smooth finish without excessive tannins, and for its firm structure.
It is also drier and more structured than the Merlot Cask in the same series, giving it a more classic red wine-like impression, and is described as "a whiskey that allows you to enjoy the noble astringency that is characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon."

Overall Review: Edradour 2012/2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #2 is a successful example of wine cask finishing, with an exquisite balance of fruit, acidity, and astringency.
The rich, spicy quality of Edradour is complemented by the deep fruitiness and tannins characteristic of Cabernet, making it an excellent after-dinner drink. This is a bottle that makes the most of the character of the red wine barrels, exuding a strong personality.