This expression is delightful!
This is the second release of Canongate 15-Year-Old Single Barrel American Whiskey. It’s part of the brand’s “Born and Bottled” series, which pays tribute to the spirited relationship between Kentucky and Scotland. This whiskey was distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, in 2009. It spent three years aging in Kentucky, and was then sent to Scotland to age another 12 years before being bottled
As you will see in the tasting notes, this is an outstanding whiskey!
Canongate 15-Year-Old Single Barrel American Whiskey
Class: Single Barrel American Whiskey
Price: $185
Notes:
• Age:15 years. Distilled and first-aged three years in new American oak barrels in Bardstown Kentucky. Sent to Scotland to age for another 12 years
• Mashbill is not stated
• Bottled at 63.53% ABV (127 proof)
Nose: 90/100
Raisins oak and vanilla, followed by hints of red wine. Overall, a pleasing nose.
Palate: 80/100
Silky mouthfeel that pops with a sweetness of stone fruits, vanilla, and butterscotch, followed by baking spice and oak.
Finish: 95/100
A very long finish of sweet caramel, vanilla, and baking spices.
Overall: 91.6/100
Recommendation: Buy a bottle now! It is a limited expression, so get it while you can.
Canongate 15-Year-Old Whiskies are available at retail in New York, New Jersey, California, and online at www.theperfectfifth.com
Bill Varnell is the Publisher of Whiskey Network® and is the curator of WBSE’s Rickhouse
