Cask No. 96.42 SCS Twelve years in ex-bourbon wood

Twelve years in ex-bourbon wood and two additional years in a PX seasoned STR (shaved/toasted/re-charred) barrique has created a dram that any whisky lover can’t help but fall in love with

We imagined standing too close to a fire-eater in full action and as a consequence

On the palate we now found banana milkshake and vanilla with caramel wafers in coconut ice cream while nutmeg and cloves introduced a finish bound with firm wood tannins and Brazil nuts

A whole phalanx of kippers

mince pies and prunes on the nose

Cask No. 96.42 SCS Twelve years in ex-bourbon woodThis was transferred from an oloroso butt into a first fill American oak PX butt after 28 years. Amazingly, the sherry influence is not overstated it seemed to occupy a day in the life (happy version); a breakfast of mango slices, cinnamon buns and coffee, then to work pencil case and writing bureau (on waxed parquet flooring). A walk in the country (earthy, distant wood smoke) to have tea with a friend. After dinner an opulent dessert (chocolate