The Cask Trials
1968 Sherry Cask Matured Single Grain Scotch Whisky
303 Bottles Worldwide
49.2% ABV
70CL | 49.2% ABV
Distilled in 1968 and matured for 53 years in a single sherry butt, this remarkable release showcases the potential of grain whisky to achieve great complexity and depth of character when given time and care. Rich and compelling, this whisky is packaged in a hand-engraved, individually-numbered decanter with ash display box featuring gold leaf inlay.
£3,800 GBP
70CL
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“A deep ruby tint, rich top notes of dried fruits macerated in Armagnac, with pencil shavings at base. A compelling balance of sweet and dry.”
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“The time in the cask makes it hard to think that this is a grain whisky. Dark brooding Sienna brown in colour, the nose does not disappoint with a rich note of dried apricots, dates, and raisins. The finish is long with all those initial fruit flavours to the fore.”
Character
Rich, decadent and intense with a resinous quality and dried fruits on the nose followed by roasted coffee and Muscavado toffee notes on the palate. An exceptional, highly unusual release with a character reminiscent of greatly aged malt whisky.
Significance
Distilled in 1968 and matured for 53 years in a single sherry butt, this is an incredibly rare release crafted from an unlikely marriage of European oak and Girvan grain. With a deep and intense character drawn from 53 years in best quality European oak this is today almost unrecognisable as grain whisky but with a delicious underlying richness that reveals its roots.
Details
Distilled: 1968
Bottled: 2022
Total Outturn: 303 bottles
Availability: 70cl
Strength: 49.2% ABV
Colour: Dark Mahogany
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Intro
Distilled in 1968 and matured for 53 years in a single sherry butt, this remarkable release showcases the potential of grain whisky to achieve great complexity and depth of character when given time and care. Rich and compelling, this whisky is packaged in a hand-engraved, individually-numbered decanter with ash display box featuring gold leaf inlay.
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Character
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Significance
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Reviews
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1968 Sherry Cask Matured Single Grain Scotch Whisky
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70CL
£3,800 GBP
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