Bordeaux's red heritage meets old Edinburgh craft in a bottle. A well-aged blend unfolds in layers of dark berries and worn leather.
Expert description
The Antiquary 15 Year Old Claret Cask is a blended Scotch whisky matured for at least 15 years and finished in Claret Casks, casks that previously held Bordeaux red wine, before bottling at 40% ABV.
The blend follows The Antiquary's classic style of Highland and Speyside malt whisky married with Lowland grain whisky, and it is exactly this balance between malt and grain that lets the Claret casks leave such a clear mark.
The Antiquary brand traces back to Victorian Edinburgh, where the Hardie brothers registered the name in 1888 after Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same title, and the brand now belongs to Tomatin Distillery Co.
Tasting notes
Nose
Polished mahogany, pipe tobacco and a touch of candied orange, softened by the sweetness of the red wine casks.
Palate
Rhubarb, tamarind and juicy raspberries woven together with a soft layer of vanilla and ripe stone fruit.
Finish
Medium and warming, with a last echo of stewed berries and a light, dry winey tannin edge.
Specifications
Name: The Antiquary 15 Year Old Claret Cask
Bottler: The Antiquary
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Claret Casks (Bordeaux red wine casks)
EAN: 5018481101609
Flavour profile
Red wine sweetness · Leather · Ripe berries
Did you know?
The name The Antiquary comes from Sir Walter Scott's 1816 novel, and the brand's distinctive diamond-shaped bottle was introduced in the mid-20th century as one of its trademarks.
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