Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried over 13 years old MAGNUM Single Malt Whisky 150 cl 45%

Some whiskies deserve a bigger frame - Blossoming Auld Sherried is also available in this striking magnum bottle, presented in its own wooden case.

Expert's description

Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried over 13 Years Magnum is a Single Malt Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 45 percent.

The whisky has matured for over 13 years in sherry casks and is bottled in a 150 centilitre magnum, presented in a wooden case. The style is, as in the standard bottle size, a full tribute to the powerful, sherry-matured whisky style of the Victorian era.

Blossoming Auld Sherried is also available in this striking magnum bottle - a fitting tribute to Michel Couvreur's life's work, packaged in a wooden case that signals something special from the house's cellar in Bouze-lès-Beaune.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is bombarded with layer upon layer of sherry, followed by flowers, vanilla, chocolate, spice and dried fruit.

Palate

The palate is powerful and nuanced, sweet and dry at once, with generous fruit, caramel, chocolate and cinnamon.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of raisin and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Blossoming Auld Sherried Magnum
Distillery: Michel Couvreur
Region/Country: France
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: over 13 years
ABV: 45 %
Size: 150 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Blossoming Auld Sherried Magnum

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Powerful · Rich · Complex

Did you know?

The magnum bottle holds twice as much as a standard bottle, which means slower oxidation in the glass - something many collectors believe gives the whisky even more time to develop each time the bottle is opened.

Frequently asked questions about Michel Couvreur Blossoming Auld Sherried over 13 år MAGNUM Single Malt Whisky 150 cl 45%

What's the difference between this magnum and the standard 70 cl release?

The whisky is the same Blossoming Auld Sherried style, but bottled in a larger 150 centilitre magnum bottle in a wooden case, instead of the standard 70 cl bottle.

How long has this whisky matured in cask?

It has matured for over 13 years in sherry casks.

Is it worth it as a gift compared to the standard bottle?

The larger magnum bottle in its wooden case makes it a striking and memorable gift, clearly set apart from a standard bottle on the shelf.

Is this whisky chill filtered?

No, it's neither chill filtered nor coloured.

How should this whisky be served?

Pour it into a nosing glass at room temperature and give it plenty of time to breathe, so the many layers of sherry and spice can unfold.

Is the magnum bottle suitable for long-term storage?

Yes, the larger bottle size makes it well suited to being enjoyed over several occasions, while the whisky continues to develop in the glass each time.