Solstice Selections
Solstice Selections
The Summer Solstice invites us to enjoy the extremes of light and dark. Embracing and exploring the myriad contrasts of aromas and flavours is what makes whisky appreciation so exciting for many of us. Let’s celebrate the wonderful contrasts of whisky as we head into the summer months with Solstice Selections! This quartet of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and specialty casks will challenge palates to forge new taste adventures as you journey through the worlds of light and dark this summer.
Cask No. 48.112 - Here goes nothing!
Date distilled: November 2011
Cask: First-fill barrel
Age: 7 years
Alcohol: 62.0%
Region: Speyside Spey
Cask No. 6.35 - Cherry cream cheese cupcakes
Date distilled: August 2006
Cask: First-fill barrique, shaved/toasted/re-charred
Age: 13 years
Alcohol: 53.7%
Region: Speyside Deveron
Cask No. 115.16 - Turned into a nutty corner
Date distilled: April 2008
Cask: Second-fill Pedro Ximenez hogshead
Age: 11 years
Alcohol: 59.5%
Region: Speyside Deveron
Cask No. 108.20 -Out 'n' about
Date distilled: November 2011
Cask: Second-fill barrel
Age: 7 years
Alcohol: 63.0%
Region: Speyside Spey