Malt Master pays homage to the Portuguese origins of these great seagoing vessels, finishing this supreme maritime whisky in a combination of Ruby, White and Tawny port casks.
Nose: Strathenry R&Be reveals sweet notes of vanilla and honey, accompanied by a subtle hint of citrus. Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals woody and spicy flavors, with hints of caramel and dried fruit. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a pleasant sensation of sweetness and complexity on the palate.
Nose: Subtle aromas of smoky peat, vanilla and tropical fruit emerge delicately from the glass. Mouth: On the palate, powerful notes of caramel, black pepper and dark chocolate mingle with hints of sea salt and liquorice. Finish: The finish is long and intense, leaving a warm sensation of smoke and dried fruit on the palate.
Nose: Sweet and delicate, a little spicy and deeply exotic. Viney, suggesting white grapes and Manzanilla sherry, then becomes lush, floral and fruity. A hint of vanilla caramel gradually appears. A drop of water lifts the citrus notes and adds hints of sweet caramel.
Mouth: The texture is soft and creamy, the taste is slightly sweet and fruity. It then becomes more lively, with acidity and spicy, peppery, drying tannins. A drop of water initially brings out the fruitiness without diminishing the spice.
Finish: Medium to long, finishing on a dry, tongue-tingling, warmly spicy note with fruity acidity and a pinch of white pepper.
Nose: Sweet and rich, with fruity aromas suggesting baked apple, pear and peach. These are soon joined by a rich caramel note, reminiscent of sweet butterscotch. All these aromas are mellow, round and mouth-watering.
Mouth: Firm and full-bodied, richly fruity from the start, the powerful, fresh taste soon becomes deliciously sweet and salty, with a hint of salt amid the spicy intensity.
Finish: Quite long, it finishes smoothly, dry, slightly spicy and slightly refreshing.