Parkers Heritage Collection 8 year old Straight Malt Whiskey 54%
9th release in the heritage collection.
65% malted barley, 35% corn. Aged in new oak casks from the 5th and 7th floor of rickhouse Y
Dist: 2006 Btl: 2015/ Tasted: Apr 2016
Nose: Crisp and whisky-like with sweet corn, linseed oil coated rye bread and darker, almost wheat flake notes. The oak is well hidden but develops with time as do some sour mash notes.
Palate: Fuller and almost malty with thick treacle, rye bread and bitter chocolate notes. Hints of almond oil, sour dough, spice and wheat/ bran flakes come through on the middle.
Finish: Quite bitter, sour and spicy, enhanced by the alcohol but the treacle offers some balance, well, sort of!
Conclusion: Intriguing and contemplative. In fact it goes rather well with Green and Blacks organic milk chocolate!
Whisky According to Chris Whiskyman 