Firkin Whisky Twins: 49 Tullibardine Double Sherry Cask and Rare Ledaig 2008 Marsala Cask

Firkin Whisky Twins: Tullibardine Double Sherry Cask and Ledaig 2008 Marsala Cask

Name: Firkin Whisky Twins: Tullibardine Double Sherry Cask and Ledaig 2008 Marsala Cask
Brand: Firkin
SKU: FRK-4D9-08-489 & FRK-LDG-08-489
Price: 128.00 GBP
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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 and 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 and 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.

Read Ed's full review here.

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.

Shipping and taxes

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How much is shipping?

Shipping charges are calculated during checkout, depending on where you live and how many bottles you’re buying. It's usually more cost effective to ship two or more bottles, particularly for international orders. The perfect excuse to treat yourself to an extra bottle!

What about taxes?

All alcoholic products sold by TopWhiskies are sold subject to UK alcohol tax, which is already included in the price.

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We use a specialist US shipper who sorts out US taxes. These costs are factored into the US shipping charges. So shipping may look pricey, but remember it covers your taxes as well, so there'll be no further bills to pay.

For all other territories, including those in Europe, please note: your order could be subject to local sales taxes and duties upon arrival in the destination country. All additional charges are the responsibility of the recipient. As customs policies vary widely from country to country, TopWhiskies has no control over these charges, so you should contact your local customs office for further information. If you refuse to pay any import duties and taxes, this could result in the goods being destroyed by customs or being returned back to us - any refund offered would include a deduction of our costs.

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Rick has been a whisky enthusiast since 2005, when he did an exchange program in Edinburgh. He joined the University's whisky society and visited distilleries across Scotland. Caol Ila distillery was his favourite.

So that's exactly where he started, when he launched his own Independent Bottler label, Single Note Whisky, with a single cask Caol Ila release.

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