Diciotto Lune Botte Whisky Grappa 50 cl 42%

Eighteen moons give this Trentino grappa its name, but the Botte Whisky edition doesn't stop there. A further rest in used Scottish whisky casks lays a trace of peat and smoke over the soft fruit at its core.

Expert description

Diciotto Lune Riserva Botte Whisky is an Italian Grappa from Trentino, finished in former whisky casks and bottled at 42% ABV.

The bottle comes from Distilleria Marzadro, a family-run distillery in Nogaredo, Trentino, founded in 1949 by siblings Sabina and Attilio Marzadro. The base grappa is distilled from fresh pomace of five local grape varieties - marzemino, teroldego, merlot, moscato and chardonnay - using a water-bath still, then aged for 18 months in small casks of cherry, ash, oak and locust wood. That maturation period gave the range its name: eighteen moons, Le Diciotto Lune.

For the Botte Whisky edition, a selected batch of the grappa is moved into casks that previously held Scottish whisky, both peated and unpeated. The additional ageing sharpens the contrast between the soft grape distillate and the stronger wood, leaving a light smoky undertone that the classic Diciotto Lune doesn't have.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is broad with a light smokiness, built around ripe stone fruit and a touch of warm spice from the wood.

Palate

The palate is round and full, where the grape's sweetness meets a dry, faintly smoky undertone from the whisky casks, carried by vanilla and a hint of honey.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with a lingering smoky note that slowly gives way to delicate fruit.

Specifications

Name: Diciotto Lune Botte Whisky
Distillery: Distilleria Marzadro
Region/Country: Italy
Type: Italian Grappa
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 cl
Cask type: Cherry, ash, oak and locust wood casks, finished in Scottish whisky casks
EAN no.: 8004009002180
Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature in a grappa glass, ideally as a digestif

Flavour profile

Smoky · Fruity · Round · Spiced · Warm

Did you know?

Did you know that locust wood, one of the woods used for Diciotto Lune's casks, is rarely used for spirits ageing but adds a gentle sweetness and a firmer tannic structure than oak?

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Frequently asked questions about Diciotto Lune Botte Whisky Grappa

What does the name Diciotto Lune mean?

Diciotto Lune is Italian for eighteen moons and refers to the time the base grappa spends maturing in wood before some batches, like this one, receive an additional finish.

What's the difference between Botte Whisky and the standard Diciotto Lune?

Botte Whisky has had an extra period of ageing in casks that previously held Scottish whisky, giving it a trace of smoke and a firmer wood structure compared with the base edition.

Can whisky cask-finished grappa be served as a digestif?

Yes, its full-bodied style with a hint of smoke makes it well suited as a digestif after a meal, ideally served at room temperature in a grappa glass.

Which grapes are used for Diciotto Lune?

The base grappa is distilled from pomace of marzemino, teroldego, merlot, moscato and chardonnay, all grown in Trentino.

Does the grappa taste smoky?

There's a distinct trace of smoke from the former whisky casks, but it's balanced by the grappa's natural fruit and sweetness rather than dominant.

Where in Italy is Diciotto Lune produced?

The grappa is distilled by Distilleria Marzadro in Nogaredo, in the Trentino region of northern Italy.