The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish
- Distillery
- The Epicurean
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Price
- £59.9
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Chocolate, Cooked Fruit, Sherried, Fresh Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Douglas Laing's Epicurean is a Lowland blended malt finished in a single Amarone wine cask, bringing Italian red wine complexity to Scottish grain and malt spirits. Layers of dark chocolate, red berries, and dried fruit emerge from the wine cask influence, creating a richer, more decadent profile than typical Lowland malts. The texture is smooth and fruit-forward, with wine-driven spice lingering on the finish. Best enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with dark chocolate and soft cheeses.
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ABV
48%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish is a blended malt from The Epicurean (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and light oak character — chocolate, cooked fruit, sherried, fresh fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Douglas Laing's Epicurean is a Lowland blended malt finished in a single Amarone wine cask, bringing Italian red wine complexity to Scottish grain and malt spirits. Layers of dark chocolate, red berries, and dried fruit emerge from the wine cask influence, creating a richer, more decadent profile than typical Lowland malts. The texture is smooth and fruit-forward, with wine-driven spice lingering on the finish. Best enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with dark chocolate and soft cheeses.
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