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2013 The English Whisky, Peated Refill Virgin Oak, English Whisky, (58%)

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Product: 20138049157
2013 The English Whisky, Peated Refill Virgin Oak, English Whisky, (58%)

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The price of the 70cl bottle, reduced from £77.50 previously, includes a 10% discount. This offer does not apply to BBX listings.

Slightly baffling oak-related nomenclature aside, it was a thrill to find a cask that transported my nose so firmly to Hebridean islands – while leaving my palate rooted in the fertile east Anglian barley-growing earth. I often find virgin oak casks can overpower single malt whiskies. But as this one had been used – albeit briefly – beforehand, the feared tannic excesses were, thankfully, absent.

This is a richly textured whisky, with bright, overtly fruity, peachy, vanilla and nutty flavours from the oak, merging with the wood-fire and cigar notes from the peat. A drop of water will bring out some added black cherry, smoky coconut and spicy vanilla and honey.

Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (January 2021)

Product Type World Whisky
Region Nieuwoudtville
Property The English Whisky Company

About this spirit

The English Distillery

Poderi Aldo Conterno

Aldo Conterno, a legend in his own lifetime, has forged a reputation as one of Barolo's very finest producers. Initially he worked alongside his brother Giovanni Conterno before he set up on his own in 1969. Today he is ably assisted by his 3 sons; Stefano, Franco and Giacomo. Conterno`s vineyards are located in the hills of Bussai in the Monteforte district of Barolo. He produces a wide range of wines, stretching from excellent Dolcettos and Barberas through to Chardonnay-based whites and peerless Barolos. He is most renowned for his single vineyard Barolos which are amongst the finest expressions of Nebbiolo to be found anywhere in the world.

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