Cask Masters Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2011 1st Fill Saint Estephe 50.5% vs Glen Spey 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £61.99 | £61.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Glen Spey |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
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Cask Masters Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2011 1st Fill Saint Estephe 50.5%
Cask Masters Auchroisk 14 Year Old 2011 1st Fill Saint Estèphe is a characterful single cask whisky that brings together Auchroisk’s bright, orchard‑fruit spirit with the depth and structure of a premium Bordeaux red wine cask. Matured for fourteen years and finished in a first fill Saint Estèphe barrique, it develops a rich interplay of red fruit, spice and polished oak, with the wine cask adding subtle tannins and a refined, vinous complexity. Bottled at natural strength, it delivers a full, expressive and distinctive Speyside experience. The nose shows blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry compote layered with honeyed malt, vanilla and gentle baking spice, alongside hints of cedar and wine‑soaked oak. The palate is vibrant and full, opening with sweet red berries, plum and dark chocolate before moving into toasted oak, warming spice and a touch of dried herbs. The finish is long and structured, carrying lingering berry sweetness, soft spice and elegant oak with a final echo of red wine richness.
Glen Spey 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Glen Spey 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna is a delicate Speyside single malt known for its light, grassy character and refined spirit. Much of Glen Spey’s production goes into blends, so this bottling offers a rare look at the distillery’s own style. The use of purifiers on the stills creates a cleaner, more elegant spirit, and maturation in ex‑bourbon casks gives it a subtle, fresh profile with gentle fruit and malt notes. Its aroma shows fresh grass, soft orchard fruit, vanilla and a touch of almond. On the palate, it offers a clean, delicate texture with notes of apple, pear, cereal sweetness, light oak and a faint herbal edge. The finish is crisp, lightly drying and gently sweet, making it an understated Speyside malt ideal for those who enjoy subtle, refined whisky.
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