Firkin Whisky Twins: Tullibardine Double Sherry Cask and Ledaig 2008 Marsala Cask
About this twin pack
Firkin Twins includes two of my favourite Firkin releases (2 x 700ml). The first is a Tullibardine 2012 aged in a double wood, double sherry (Oloroso & Amontillado) cask. The second is a Ledaig 2008 aged in a double oak ex Marsala cask.
Key Facts About Firkin 49
Bottler: The Firkin Whisky Company
Distillery: Tullibardine
Age: 2012 Vintage
Region: Highland, Scotland
Spirit: Single cask, single malt scotch
Cask Type: Double oak, seasoned with both Oloroso & Amontillado
Alcohol by Volume: 48.9%
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Outturn: 306 Bottles
Bottle Size: 700ml
Tullibardine 2012 Tasting Notes
Ed's tasting notes:
Colour: Natural colour, light to medium amber. Coats the sides of my copita, with legs that continue to cling on.
Nose: Gentle and welcoming. Soft peach skins, ripened in the sun on the oak kitchen table. Hazelnuts and peanuts - natural, not salted. A touch of sweetness from vanilla fudge.
Palate: Medium to full mouthfeel. Fruit and nut milk chocolate, with raisins and more hazelnuts. Sticky figs and ripe plums. A touch of spice adds gentle warmth.
Finish: Medium to long finish. The fruit and nut chocolate continues. The spice lingers, leaving one's palate ready for another dram.
Key Facts About Firkin Rare
Bottler: The Firkin Whisky Company
Distillery: Tobermory
Age: 2008 Vintage
Region: Highland, Scotland
Spirit: Single cask, single malt scotch
Cask Type: Double oak, ex Marsala wine
Alcohol by Volume: 48.9%
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Bottle Size: 700ml
Ledaig 2008 Tasting Notes
Ed's tasting notes
Colour: Natural colour: medium amber. Coats my copita with oily legs running down the side of the glass.
Nose: Soft, sweet smoke mingles with tropical notes. Like snacking on mango next to a fire on some beach far, far away. Or, closer to home, barbecuing sticky pineapple nears the woods on an Autumn evening. A definite meaty note, like glazed pork ribs or honey roast gammon. And that meat is seasoned with chilli, pepper, and cloves.
Palate: Medium to full mouthfeel. That meaty Ledaig spirit works so well with the sweet Marsala wine. As on the nose, glazed pork ribs over the BBQ, where smoke acts as a seasoning - complimenting, not overpowering. Sweetness with tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, as if you have a cocktail to go with those ribs. Or a taco, crammed with juicy pork, lime, and pineapple. The alcohol is well integrated, adding body and a gentle spice - with no burn.
Finish: Medium length finish. Sticky glazed pork which melts in your mouth, leaving a balance of sweetness and spice.
You can read Ed's full review here.
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