The E & K by Adelphi 5 Year Old Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky

For more than 30 years Adelphi has bottled whisky without owning a single distillery, and with The E & K the Scottish independent bottler ventures into a fusion of two whisky worlds.

Expert's description

The E & K by Adelphi 5 Year Old Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky is bottled by the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi at 5 years old and 57.8%.

The whisky combines Indian and Scotch malt whisky in a single expression, a fusion that shows how two vastly different climates and traditions can meet in the same glass. Only 800 bottles of this release exist, making it a rare guest on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is complex with malt, honey and a hint of tropical fruit from the Indian component.

Palate

The palate is powerful and spicy with caramel, toasted malt and a fine balance between the two whisky styles.

Finish

The finish is long and warm with a closing dryness.

Specifications

Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: India/Scotland
Type: Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 57,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Number of Bottles: 800

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Rich · Complex · Round

Investment Potential

Medium – An independent bottling from Adelphi limited to just 800 bottles. Adelphi's limited releases have historically shown growing collector interest once discontinued.

Did you know?

Adelphi was founded in 1826 and revived as an independent bottler in 1993 by Jamie Walker, great-grandson of one of the original distillery's founders, and today also owns its own distillery, Ardnamurchan.

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Frequently asked questions about The E & K by Adelphi 5 Year Old Fusion of Indian and Scotch Malt Whisky

What does The E & K by Adelphi taste like?

The whisky offers malt, honey and tropical fruit on the nose, while the palate gives caramel, toasted malt and spice in a powerful, well-balanced whole.

What does it mean that it is a fusion of Indian and Scotch malt whisky?

It means Adelphi has blended malt whisky from both India and Scotland in the same bottling, so the character of both climates comes through in the glass.

Is The E & K by Adelphi peated?

No, the whisky does not have a dominant peat character. The focus is on malt, spice and caramel rather than smoke.

How many bottles of The E & K by Adelphi exist?

This release was bottled in 800 bottles, making it a limited independent bottling.

Is The E & K by Adelphi worth it?

Yes, the limited quantity, the unusual fusion of two whisky styles and Adelphi's respected reputation as an independent bottler make it attractive to both enthusiasts and collectors.

What is an independent bottler like Adelphi?

An independent bottler like Adelphi buys casks from various distilleries and bottles them under its own name, often in limited runs and without added colour or chill filtration.