Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM 46% is a masterful creation by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co Ltd., distilled on the legendary Isle of Islay. This special expression takes its name from the historic seat of the Lords of the Isles and Clan Donald at the castle on Loch Finlaggan. Exclusively matured in red wine hogsheads sourced from the renowned Rioja region in Spain, this whisky brings a unique, fruity profile to its heavily peated malt. With just 7,000 bottles released in 2019, this limited edition is a must-have for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
On the nose, you'll experience a delightful blend of sweet peat smoke and red berry fruits, creating an enticing aroma. The palate reveals an intricate mix of smoky bacon intertwined with strawberries, plums, sea salt, and chewy earthy peat. The finish is long and lingering with layers of sweet smoke, leaving a lasting impression.
This whisky is unique due to its exclusive maturation in red wine hogsheads from Spain's Rioja region, imparting a distinct fruity profile to its heavily peated malt.
Only 7,000 bottles of Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM 46% were released, making it a limited edition.
The ABV of Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM 46% is 46%.
The key flavor notes include sweet fruit, earthy peat smoke, smoky bacon, strawberries, plums, sea salt, and chewy earthy peat.
Salty, smoked meat, sweet fruit, plum jam, red grapes, orange marmalade, earthy peat smoke.
Sweet, spicy, ovocie, coconut, piquant, peat, raselina, smoky bacon, strawberries, plums, sea salt, earthy peat.
Raisin, spice, fruit, smoke, coconut, long, lingering, sweet smoke.
Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM 46% offers a complex and nuanced profile, blending delightful sweet fruit notes with smoky and spicy characteristics, creating a richly layered and memorable tasting experience.
Finlaggan Red Wine Cask VM 46% is an exceptional whisky that will captivate peat lovers with a sweet tooth. Its harmonious blend of rich smoke and red berry fruits is both straightforward and beautifully balanced. The complexity from the red wine casks adds a unique dimension, making it a commendable choice for those who enjoy fruity, smoky whiskies. Despite its simplicity, it offers an engaging and enjoyable experience that stands out in its price range.
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