Cawdor Springs 7 Year Old 2015 (GreatDrams)
- Distillery
- Brackla
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 7 years
- Price
- £57.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Leathery, Tobacco
- Description
- Brackla's spirit released under the Cawdor Springs name, matured from 2015 in premium Château Margaux wine barriques and bottled by GreatDrams as part of their 2023 Christmas Series. The Bordeaux wine casks would have infused the Highland malt with complex red fruit, graphite, and structured tannins uncommon in Scotch whisky. A distinctive pairing of fine wine cooperage and Speyside-adjacent Highland spirit. For wine enthusiasts exploring whisky's potential with premium cask finishing.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Cawdor Springs 7 Year Old 2015 (GreatDrams) is a 7-year-old single malt from Brackla (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, leathery, tobacco. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Brackla's spirit released under the Cawdor Springs name, matured from 2015 in premium Château Margaux wine barriques and bottled by GreatDrams as part of their 2023 Christmas Series. The Bordeaux wine casks would have infused the Highland malt with complex red fruit, graphite, and structured tannins uncommon in Scotch whisky. A distinctive pairing of fine wine cooperage and Speyside-adjacent Highland spirit. For wine enthusiasts exploring whisky's potential with premium cask finishing.
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