The Managers Choice Whisky Oban, Teaninich, Glen Elgin, Cardhu, Linkwood, Mortlach

The Managers Choice 2nd Release Tasting Notes


15th January 2010

This is the second batch of single cask malt whiskies to be released in the new The Managers’ Choice Series, these were released January 2010. This second batch includes Blair Athol, Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Dufftown, Glen Spey, Strathmill and Talisker single-cask malt whiskies.
 

Blair Athol



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Highland

1995

2009

570

5989

Bodega Sherry European Oak

54.7%

Butter scotch nose, with sweet, deep burnt flavours.
 

Cragganmore



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Speyside

1997

2009

246

2398

Bodega Sherry European Oak

59.7%

An oaky fruity aroma with a warm dry finish.
 

Dalwhinnie



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Highland

1992

2009

270

431

Refill American Oak

51%

Orange marmalade aromas with smooth bitter notes.
 

Dufftown



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Speyside

1997

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282

8153

Rejuvenated American Oak

59.5%

Vanilla and tangerine aroma with an immediacy of flavour.
 

Glen Spey



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Speyside

1996

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276

240

New American Oak

52%

Toasted almonds with a warm finish.
 

Strathmill



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Speyside

1996

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300

5503

New American Oak

60.1%

Fresh springtime aromas with caramel on the palette.
 

Talisker



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Highland (Island)

1997

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240

6802

Bourbon American Oak

57.1%

Creamy, sweet vanilla with a long finish.
 

More About The Managers Choice


Read the Details of The Managers Choice 1st Release
Read the Tasting notes Managers Choice 1st Release

Read the Details of The Managers Choice 2nd Release

Read the Details of The Managers Choice 3rd Release
Read the Tasting notes Managers Choice 3rd Release

Read an Interview With Craig Wallace a Diageo Malt Whisky Specialist, about his contribution to The Managers Choice project.
 

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