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Review of The Exceptional Grain 3rd Edition.

The Exceptional Grain 3rd Edition from Sutcliffe & Son is a blend of a selection Scotch grain whiskies from the North British, Loch Lomond, Strathclyde, Cameronbridge and Carsebridge distilleries, blended and married in first-fill Oloroso Sherry butts.

Spanning four decades, the component whiskies for each edition of The Exceptional bottlings are selected for their individual (yet complementary) attributes, to create a harmonious whisky of layered complexity and great depth. Bottled at 43% ABV, it has an RRP of £86 and it will be available from specialist whisky shops such as The Whisky Exchange


William Morrison's Tasting Notes:

Nose: Fresh, clean, perhaps a little shy, a very gentle vanilla sweetness, hint of toffee, a little coconut some distant candied orange and lemon.

Taste:  A lovely creamy vanilla tablet, touch of  liquorice, orange, sugar coated almonds.

Finish: Medium to long. Delicious, slowly fading sweet oak spice and vanilla, poached pear, a touch of mildly drying sherry.

Comment: The marriage in first fill Oloroso sherry casks must have been brief, no big in your face sherry influence but in has added a lovely delicate sherry influence which becomes more apparent on the finish after a few mouthfuls. A fresh, clean blended grain whisky, a good quality easy dramming whisky. An ideal dessert dram or for relaxing on a warm summer evening.

SMW Grain Whisky Score 83/100

You can find the The Exceptional whisky range available from these specialist Whisky Shops
 

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