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Speyside Single Malt (Dailuaine) - 10 yo - Sherry Cask Finish - James Eadie

Speyside Single Malt (Dailuaine) - 10 yo - Sherry Cask Finish - James Eadie

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-Product Description-

Category: Single Malt Distillery: Dalhousie Bottler: James Eadie (JE)
Vintage: 2015
Bottled: 2 025
Stated Age: 10 years old
Barrel Type: European Oak Oloroso Sherry Hogsheads Finish
Strength: 48.3%
Size: 700ml
Barcode: 5061035821997

-evaluation-

James Eadie's "Speyside Single Malt (Dailuaine) 10 Year Sherry Cask Finish" is a 48.3% alcohol bottle that was aged for 10 years and then finished for approximately 11 months in a European oak Oloroso sherry hogshead. It's a relatively affordable sherry-finished single cask whisky.

Specs and Position: Based on Speyside's Dalhuin 10 Year Old, this whisky is further aged in European oak Oloroso sherry hogsheads.
- The alcohol content is 48.3%, which is a slightly higher level typical of a bottler, and is designed to strike a balance between drinkability and ease of handling.

Aroma and taste profile: The aroma is reminiscent of a "baked goods sherry" with notes of stewed plums, apples, rhubarb crumble, chocolate raisins, and cinnamon and spices.
The flavor is dominated by stone fruits such as plum and peach, marzipan, sherry-soaked sultanas, raisins, and cinnamon spice, with some reports of dark chocolate nuances.
The finish is medium to slightly short in length, but has a sweet and spicy character with lingering heat from cloves, cinnamon, chocolate, and ginger.

Considering the reviews and value for money, it is often described as "quite reasonable" and "a sherry-like bottle that is easy to open daily." Personal reviews include comments such as "raisins, prunes, and figs with a hint of dried fruit and cinnamon," and "the finish is short, but the sweetness and dried fruit flavors are pleasant." It is favored for its "straightforward, easy-to-drink sherry finish" rather than its richness.

Overall, it's not a "heavy sherry monster," but rather a value-for-money sherry-finished single malt with the straightforwardness of a 10-year-old, beautifully topped with dried fruits and spices from sherry. It's a great bottle to aim for as a sherry-oriented bottle for everyday use, or as your first single malt to try the James Eadie style.

-The above information is based on information provided by the importer, and there may be errors in the translation.


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