Whiskey Wilson & Morgan Benrinnes 2011 Sherry Finish PX Cl 70 Case

The effect of two years in Pedro Ximenez barrels
first fill on this delicate malt
of Speyside does not necessarily make it
a vinous whisky, but it definitely helped to
enhance its thickness, body and character
creamy. The nose is clean and fruity, mainly
dominated by ripe cherries: both the black type,
sweeter than the red ones, which are more sour. There is also
candied orange, and a pleasantly buttery note
of fresh pastries. On the palate it is soft but
quite robust, again slightly buttery,
rich in raisins and honey, with a delicate note of
dark sugar. Despite being a rich profile,
which tends slightly towards a fat approach,
It is very well balanced by the acidic notes of cherries
to maraschino. The fullness of the body translates into
a finale that continues to grow in intensity, with
a tannic presence that begins to make itself felt
without becoming dominant.