Elsburn 2020/2025 - 5 y.o. - Ruby Port Cask #1493 (Best Dram)

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 57.8% | Not chill-filtered | No coloring

Elsburn 2020/2025 - 5 y.o. - Ruby Port Cask #1493 (Best Dram)

Special features: This powerful single malt whisky from the Elsburn Distillery in the Harz region has been fully matured in a Ruby Port cask and bottled by Best Dram at natural cask strength. With 57.8% ABV, it showcases the characteristic fruitiness of Elsburn, refined by the sweet-spicy aromas of the port cask. A limited release with only 271 bottles, it will delight fans of cask strength whiskies.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Lush red fruits like cherries and raspberries, accompanied by vanilla, honey, and a hint of oak spice. Light notes of caramel, grapes, and dark chocolate round off the bouquet.
• Palate: Full-bodied, fruity, and creamy – sweet port wine character with ripe berries, raisins, toffee, and spice notes. A touch of cinnamon and dark wood adds depth, while the cask strength provides impressive intensity.
• Finish: Long and warming – with notes of red fruits, chocolate, malt, and an elegant sweetness in the aftertaste.

Distillery/Bottler: The Elsburn Distillery, also known as Hercynian Distilling Co., is located in the picturesque Harz region of Germany. Since its founding in 2002, it has specialized in the production of single malt whiskies and experiments with various cask maturations, including port casks. Best Dram is a renowned bottler known for selecting and bottling high-quality single casks.

Product details:

• Manufacturer: Hercynian Distilling Co.
• Bottler: Best Dram
• Age: 5 years
• Cask types: 1st Fill Ruby Port Barrique
• Packaging: Single cask bottling

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