The Exceptional Blend - 1st Edition
- Distillery
- Sutcliffe & Son
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £82.58
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted
- Description
- Sutcliffe & Son's Exceptional Blend combines grain and malt whiskeys from across Scotland—including North British, Strathclyde, Glenfarclas, and Macallan—finished in first-fill Oloroso casks for rich, layered character.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
The Exceptional Blend - 1st Edition is a blended from Sutcliffe & Son (Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Sutcliffe & Son's Exceptional Blend combines grain and malt whiskeys from across Scotland—including North British, Strathclyde, Glenfarclas, and Macallan—finished in first-fill Oloroso casks for rich, layered character.
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