Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021
- Distillery
- Fercullen
- Region
- Country
- Ireland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £145.44
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Fercullen's 2021 Five Elements release showcases 20 years of maturation across five cask types—bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Marsala, and Muscatel—orchestrated by master distiller Noel Sweeney. The challenge of balancing five distinct cask influences is met with restraint, allowing complex wine and sherry notes to harmonise rather than compete. The palate remains focused and elegant rather than over-extracted. This rewards patient sipping and suits whiskey drinkers seeking sophisticated layering.
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Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021 is a 20-year-old single malt from Fercullen (Ireland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Fercullen's 2021 Five Elements release showcases 20 years of maturation across five cask types—bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Marsala, and Muscatel—orchestrated by master distiller Noel Sweeney. The challenge of balancing five distinct cask influences is met with restraint, allowing complex wine and sherry notes to harmonise rather than compete. The palate remains focused and elegant rather than over-extracted. This rewards patient sipping and suits whiskey drinkers seeking sophisticated layering.
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