HELLYERS ROAD DOUBLE CASK SINGLE MALT WHISKY 46.2% 700ML

As the name suggests, ‘Double Cask’ spent five years maturing in American oak followed by a finishing period in French oak. Deeply scented, the nose offers rich vanillan oak, Ovaltine and hints of pickled ginger.

The slightly grassy, bittersweet, warm-alcohol style of early Hellyer’s bottlings is salient on the palate where a hint of sulphur and something almost metallic mingles with hot spices, the malt and sweet oak rebounding in a bittersweet finish. Tasted from a 50ml sample. 46.2% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Notes from the producers… Expect vibrant notes of raisin toast, stewed fruits and candied orange with a hint of clove.