Edradour 2012 Natural Cask Strength, 14 YO, 58.6%
Distilled 2012-04-18, and bottled 2026-05-20. Fully matured in 1st fill ex-bourbon casks (cask #198, 202-208, 212, 213), and limited to 2019 bottles.
The Edradour 2012 Natural Cask Strength is available to buy in Norway in a few days at NOK 1399 (21233001).
Nose: Orchard fruits lead the way, with a moderately dark character and a gentle sweetness. With time, the fruitiness takes on a more tropical dimension, with ripe mango in particular making its presence felt.
Taste: Full bodied. Leather and chocolate provide a rich, darker backdrop to red berries and ripe orchard fruits. The fruitiness gradually shifts towards more tropical notes.
Finish: Medium long. The fruitiness continues, with red berries and a splash of pineapple juice. A hint of ginger towards the end.
Comment: Darkness meets tropicalness.
Score 86/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
