Brendan Pillai
Jan 16, 20201 min
This review focuses on the second of three expressions that have been bottled from St George's distillery in Norfolk and this expression was distilled in 2009, matured for 8 years in a bourbon hogshead before being bottled at a cask strength abv of 60% in 2018.
So, let's dive right into the review!
The Single Cask English Whisky Co 2009 8 Years Old (60% abv)
Nose: Slightly dirty peat, engine oil hints coupled with iodine, creosote, menthol and herbal hints. Sweet malt, earth, green leaves, thyme, followed by cinnamon and cloves.
Palate: More malty sweetness on the palate, followed by limestone, toffee, barley sugar, peat, green hints and menthol. Pencil shavings and white pepper, followed by oak and earth.
Finish: Long, spicy and lingering finish.
This expression is available for purchase by the dram or as a part of a flight at The Single Cask and can also be purchased by the bottle at the following link:
https://www.thesinglecask.sg/product-page/the-single-cask-english-whisky-co-2009-8-years-old