Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi)
- Distillery
- Adelphi
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.2%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £79.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- Adelphi's Breath of the Highlands 12-year-old from 2009, matured in ex-sherry casks and bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or added color, reveals the sherry-influenced house style Adelphi champions. The ex-sherry maturation imparts rich dried fruit, warming spice, and creamy mouthfeel over the underlying spirit character from an undisclosed distillery. This non-interventionist bottling preserves the natural texture and depth that sherry cask aging develops. Perfect for those seeking authentic, cask-strength expressions unmarked by commercial processing.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Breath of the Highlands 12 Year Old 2009 (Adelphi) is a 12-year-old single malt from Adelphi (Scotland), bottled at 55.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, toasted, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Adelphi's Breath of the Highlands 12-year-old from 2009, matured in ex-sherry casks and bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or added color, reveals the sherry-influenced house style Adelphi champions. The ex-sherry maturation imparts rich dried fruit, warming spice, and creamy mouthfeel over the underlying spirit character from an undisclosed distillery. This non-interventionist bottling preserves the natural texture and depth that sherry cask aging develops. Perfect for those seeking authentic, cask-strength expressions unmarked by commercial processing.
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