Edradour 12 year old Matured in Sauternes Casks

Profile: The Edradour 12 year old Matured in Sauternes Casks at a glance

• Highland delight: Edradour 12 year old from Sauternes Wine Casks
• A small batch Whisky, characterized by an elegant sweetness of ripe citrus fruits
• French dessert Wine Casks for lots of sweetness and fruit: Matured in exSauternes Casks
• From one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland: Edradour is the little jewel of the Scottish Highlands
• Limited edition: Only 2,332 bottles were filled

Portrait: What makes the Edradour 12 year old Matured in Sauternes Casks special

From “Bottler” to distiller became Signatory-Founder Andrew Symington in 2002 with the takeover of the Edradour Distillery.
 
Producing Whisky in its most original form - that made “Scotland's Little Gem” the among Scotch fans Legend. As one of the few distilleries in Scotland, Edradour produced its single malt exclusively in the old farm buildings until 2018. Some with equipment that has been around for more than 100 years and is rarely used in whiskey production anymore. That hasn't changed even after the completed expansion to include Edradour II.
 
The Edradour 12 year old Matured in Sauternes Casks spent its entire maturation period in first fill Hogsheads that were pre-filled with the French Dessert Wine Sauternes. The effect: fine sweetness and notes of citrus fruits.

Distilled: April 2012
Bottled: June 17, 2024
Cask-No.: 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189 & 191
Outturn: 2,332 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Edradour 12 year old Matured in Sauternes Casks tastes like

• Nose: ripe oranges and sweet honey are present, followed by a slight spice - some heather 
• Palate: very fruity in taste with a distinct sweetness  - then creamy notes of vanilla and toffee develop
• Finish: long in the finish with clear notes of sweet dessert wine, paired with spicy oak