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Kirkland 22 Year Speyside Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish
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valpoaj
Reviewed December 31, 2020 (edited May 1, 2021)Truly intriguing pour to ring in 2021. Great contrast to the kirkland 20 year, and admittedly I sway back and forth on which I prefer (both are superior to the 18). Dark fruit (raisin, plum) dominate the nose alongside baking spices. The nose is soft...almost too soft, but inviting nonetheless. Dark brown sugar and leather notes round it off. Flavor is similarly soft, but damned if this isn't one of the longest finishes I've experienced in my neophyte scotch career. I literally typed that entire sentence and it just keeps evolving. The dark fruit is evident and depending on how long you hold onto the sip it drinks at 80 proof or 115 proof. Mild marmalade/ tropical fruit flavors with the ending sherry giving the full ride. I've nipped better drams, but this is pretty damned nice for the price80.0 USD per Bottle -
crate101
Reviewed November 28, 2020 (edited November 30, 2021)Nose: rich dark fruits, raisins, orange marmalade, grown up dark candied note that you would get from a high end boutique candy store-not a simple cheap candied note, deep malt, caramel, sherry, old leather bound books in a private library that’s well taken care of, baking spice or nutmeg like note, very light mild char or smoke like from a good quality pipe tobacco in that old library, hint of a sweet light floral note, very well rounded, no sharp notes at all. Taste: dark fruits, orange marmalade, pleasant spice, tobacco smoke comes through in an enjoyable way, leather, nice warmth on the finish, lingers well for a moment and fades away evenly leaving the old leather and spice notes behind. This is by far one of the best drams I’ve ever had for the price that it’s at. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and you’ll see the change from when you first poured it. Get some and treat yourself to an occasional dram of a well made scotch.
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