Cragganmore 25 Year (2014 Special Release)
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Westland Colere Edition 4
American Single Malt
Westland // Washington, USA
RARE
This release from Westland is the fourth edition in the brand's Colere series which explores barley varieties. Previous editions featured Alba, a six-row winter barley; Talisman, a two-row winter barley; and Pilot, a two-row spring barley — all grown in the Pacific Northwest. This release features Fritz, a variety of barley derived from Washington State University The Bread Lab research center. It was matured for 71 months, mostly in refill Westland casks with a mix of light char, heavy toast and heavy toast with a light char.
Just 3,084 bottles were produced. Availability begins May 2024 at select US retailers. (SRP $149.99).
This release from Westland is the fourth edition in the brand's Colere series which explores barley varieties. Previous editions featured Alba, a six-row winter barley; Talisman, a two-row winter barley; and Pilot, a two-row spring barley — all grown in the Pacific Northwest. This release features Fritz, a variety of barley derived from Washington State University The Bread Lab research center. It was matured for 71 months, mostly in refill Westland casks with a mix of light char, heavy toast and heavy toast with a light char. Just 3,084 bottles were produced. Availability begins May 2024 at select US retailers. (SRP $149.99)
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abv50.0
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American Single MaltMashed, distilled, and aged in the US from 100% malted barley. Distilled at one distillery. Matured in oak casks no larger than 700L. Distilled to no higher than 160 proof (80% ABV). Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) or higher.
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Cask Typerefill ex-Westland casks (light char/heavy toast & heavy char/light toast) & ex-bourbon
Tasting Notes
"Roasted peanuts and salted caramel are prominent on the nose, along with a honeyed, floral meadow. The palate offers Bakers chocolate, buttery bread, dried fruits with trail mix, waxy apples, black pepper, and cinnamon. The finish is short, with tannic oak, and a lingering bitterness such as spent coffee grounds or over-extracted tea."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
84