Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Merlot
- Distillery
- Edradour
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £61.75
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Vanilla
- Description
- Edradour's 12-year-old from 2012 finished in first-fill Merlot casks from Michael Eppan winery presents an inventive marriage of Highland malt and red wine maturation, bottled in January 2025 in a limited 719-bottle release. The Merlot cask contributes dark berry fruits, subtle tannins, and wine-like complexity that interweave with Edradour's naturally fruity character and hint of smoke. The mouthfeel is silky and polished, with a finish that balances red wine fruitiness against gentle oak tannins. A wine-curious drinker's whisky, or anyone exploring distillery innovation.
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Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Merlot is a 12-year-old single malt from Edradour (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and light oak character — cooked fruit, sherried, chocolate, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Edradour's 12-year-old from 2012 finished in first-fill Merlot casks from Michael Eppan winery presents an inventive marriage of Highland malt and red wine maturation, bottled in January 2025 in a limited 719-bottle release. The Merlot cask contributes dark berry fruits, subtle tannins, and wine-like complexity that interweave with Edradour's naturally fruity character and hint of smoke. The mouthfeel is silky and polished, with a finish that balances red wine fruitiness against gentle oak tannins. A wine-curious drinker's whisky, or anyone exploring distillery innovation.
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