The Epicurean Ruby Port Finish
- Distillery
- The Epicurean
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Price
- £54.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Sherried, Vanilla
- Description
- Douglas Laing's Epicurean blended malt concludes its European journey with a Ruby Port cask finish, introducing juicy red fruit and wine-influenced warmth to the Lowland blend. The port cask softens the blend's base character while adding layers of berry, stone fruit, and subtle tannin structure. The result is accessible and fruit-forward, with a smooth, warming finish. Excellent for those seeking lighter, fruit-driven complexity.
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ABV
48%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
The Epicurean Ruby Port Finish is a blended malt from The Epicurean (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and light oak character — fresh fruit, cooked fruit, honey, sherried. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Douglas Laing's Epicurean blended malt concludes its European journey with a Ruby Port cask finish, introducing juicy red fruit and wine-influenced warmth to the Lowland blend. The port cask softens the blend's base character while adding layers of berry, stone fruit, and subtle tannin structure. The result is accessible and fruit-forward, with a smooth, warming finish. Excellent for those seeking lighter, fruit-driven complexity.
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