| Nose | Sherry trifle and glacé cherries, with chocolate cake, walnuts and strawberry jam |
| Palate | Caramel waffle and dark chocolate fudge, with a touch of ginger heat and blueberry sweetness |
| Finish | Warming, with candied ginger and ground cardamom |
A sherry lover's mystery malt. This 12-year-old comes from an undisclosed Highland distillery and was matured entirely in ex-sherry butts. Only three butts went into the whole release bottled at 48% ABV.
Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2021 by Elixir Distillers, it's part of The Single Malts of Scotland Reserve Casks series, where every parcel is a one-off small batch. The result is rich and indulgent, all dessert-trolley sweetness and warm spice.
It's the perfect partner for our Lowland 13 from the same Parcel No.7 release: one fresh and citrusy, the other deep and sherried.
Who it's for: Fans of sherry-cask whisky, collectors, and anyone who likes guessing the distillery.
How to enjoy it: Neat, after dinner. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate.