26 Year Old Whisky - Maple Syrup Cask Finish (Defilement)
- Distillery
- Defilement
- Region
- Country
- England
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 47.9%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £351.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- A 26-year-old English whisky finished in a Pedro Ximénez sherry octave cask that previously held maple syrup, creating an unconventional marriage of spirit and sweetness. The maple syrup cask finish pushes this blend beyond traditional classification boundaries, resulting in a complex and decidedly individual dram.
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ABV
47.9%
Age
26 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
26 Year Old Whisky - Maple Syrup Cask Finish (Defilement) is a 26-year-old blended from Defilement (England), bottled at 47.9% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — vanilla, honey, toasted, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 26-year-old English whisky finished in a Pedro Ximénez sherry octave cask that previously held maple syrup, creating an unconventional marriage of spirit and sweetness. The maple syrup cask finish pushes this blend beyond traditional classification boundaries, resulting in a complex and decidedly individual dram.
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