Jose-Massu-Espinel
Arran Sassicaia Cask Finish
Single Malt — Island , Scotland
Reviewed
February 24, 2020 (edited September 11, 2021)
We just started may 2019 and i think we have one of the whiskies that will be on my top 3 of the year. Such an incredible dram, it was terrific. And i learned my lesson: i had only a sample which i share with a friend; after we tasted it, i was so pissed for sharing it, since i found out there was only 5670 bottles ever made AND YOU CANT FIND THEM ANYMORE. SO I LOST 2 WHOLE SIPS ON THIS BEAUTY FOR BEEN A GOOD FRIEND. lol.
Bottled at 55%, this whisky has been matured for 8 years in sherry casks, and then it was finished in Sassicaia red wine casks from Tuscany. I have never heard of Sassicaia before, but now i will never forget about it.
On the nose: perfect. Coffee, Orange jam. Sherried. Orange candy. Grass. Mint. Heather. Pineapple And Red fruits appear after first sip.
On the palate: When i first tasted it, it was this instant reaction of "WOW". Chocolate milk. Dulce de leche. Coffee and Almonds.
Waffer (actually it tastes just as a sweet snack that exists only in Ecuador called "Tango"). Orange. Super thick body. And to end this description, it tastes just like a dessert that is called "Mil hojas" in spanish. Well i looked it up on google and it is called "mille feuille" which is a french word that is applied to english. Look it up for yourselves and you will say: "oh, i have tasted that".
Aftertaste is heaven. Smoky beautiful finish with some spiciness.
I reallu dont care which spice is, but it is amazing.
Overall this is a 100 over 100 dram, impossible to get (actually you can buy samples in Master of Malt) and if you ever find a bottle, please invite me. Sláinte!
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