I came across this bottle purely by chance. It’s never, to my knowledge, been listed on the LCBO’s website or app. I was at the Bayfield Street LCBO getting a bottle of gin when I spotted the Edradour. There was no “shelf sticker” only a price sticker on the bottle itself. Those who routinely visit our spirits overlord will corroborate my saying “that’s weird” at this occurrence. Of course, being a man with poor impulse control I had to buy it. I believe I paid about $80, but I could be wrong.
Tasting Notes
- Nose (undiluted): a big sherry hit up front, raisins, dates, a quasi-Cognac grape note, then some honey and malt
- Palate (undiluted): quite rich for a 40% abv whisky, my first impression is “Am I sure this isn’t cognac?”, very fruit-forward at first, but then the malt character returns, barley, oatmeal, honey, some toffee, the development in the mouth is quite remarkable
- Finish: shorter than expected, more barley, oatmeal, a bit of vanilla custard, with raisins still hanging around, and a touch of oak at the end.
This is an interesting whisky and I’m glad I found it. I would not hesitate to buy this again and I’d love to taste more from Edradour.
@65glenfarclas It was a single bottle. Interesting…I’d like to try the 12 year Caledonia.
Fun to see this — it was the first whisky I ever bought (for my awesome brother) back in the days when I didn’t even drink whisky. However, the chap at World of Whiskys” at Heathrow airport swore buy it, and also told me it was, at least back then, the smallest distillery in Scotland :)