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Established in 1992, Mossburn is a bottler of a spread of whiskies, most of them sourced from different distilleries round Scotland. (It additionally operates Torabhaig, which is tiptoeing into its personal distillates as we converse.)
Whereas Mossburn bottles a wide range of single classic whiskies from different distilleries (very similar to any unbiased bottler), what you’re extra prone to discover on cabinets and bar lists are the 2 whiskies from its Signature Casks Collection, each of that are blended malts — created from a number of single malts, however no grain whiskies. The 2 whiskies are bottled with labels that bear an intense quantity of data — all the pieces however the age of the spirits and the place they’re really distilled — however I’ve to confess none of it makes a ton of sense. As such, I’ve damaged down the small print which can be accessible on the 2 complicated “Mossburn Cask Payments” in narrative kind, each of that are outlined under.
Each Mossburn Blended Malts are bottled at 92 proof.
Mossburn Blended Malt Speyside – Mossburn Cask Invoice #2 is a mix of Speyside single malts, no grain whisky. First maturation in 200-liter ex-bourbon oak, second maturation in 500-liter oloroso sherry butts with heavily-charred virgin oak cask heads. The nostril is fairly and emblematic of Speyside, exuding a mixture of cereal notes, toasty oak, and a touch of oxidized wine. Light and gentle, the sherry affect is minimal however current on each nostril and tongue, sweetened up with some notes of raisins and stone fruits, although nothing is excessive. The end is the place we discover this malt at its sweetest, with notes of nougat, golden raisins, and a pinch of Christmas spice lingering on the fade-out. Whereas a bit innocuous, it’s a tremendous instance of Speyside, a best hits assortment of the realm’s taste profile. A- / $41 [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Mossburn Blended Malt Island – Mossburn Cask Invoice #1 is a mix of single malts from varied island areas — not simply Islay — initially aged in 200-liter ex-bourbon casks, then completed in a second 200-liter cask utilizing first-fill bourbon casks with heads created from heavily-charred virgin American oak. You’re basically doubling down on American oak on this one. The aggressive peat smoke of Islay is muted right here, so when you’re on the lookout for a mountain of smoke, this isn’t the dram for you. The nostril is definitely smoky, however there’s an ashy high quality somewhat than a mountain of maritime peat. Notes of smoked fish and barrel char give this a extra savory fragrant profile. The palate is sweeter than anticipated, with baked apple notes fading right into a melange of smoked almonds, burnt butter, and dry grasses. The end is brief however salty, a seaweed aspect reinforcing the island-ness of the spirit. Attention-grabbing stuff and a enjoyable diversion after an evening of sipping Laphroaig. B+ / $51 [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
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Mossburn Blended Malt Speyside
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