Calchou Finest Orkney Malt
- Distillery
- Roxburgh Holdings
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £51.45
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Citric, Yeasty
- Description
- Calchou is an Orkney blended malt named after the medieval Latin designation for Kelso Abbey, establishing a historical connection between remote island whisky-making and ancient Scottish heritage. The provenance and name lend intrigue to what remains otherwise undescribed in character.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Calchou Finest Orkney Malt is a blended malt from Roxburgh Holdings (Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, honey, citric, yeasty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Calchou is an Orkney blended malt named after the medieval Latin designation for Kelso Abbey, establishing a historical connection between remote island whisky-making and ancient Scottish heritage. The provenance and name lend intrigue to what remains otherwise undescribed in character.
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