Cheers mate. The ex-bourbon maturation definitely comes forth the most on this one imo, with some sherry notes that give some red and dried fruit character. I don't really get any of the 5% rum influence yet. I am an ex-bourbon fan like you so with the majority being ex-bourbon this is right up my street 🥃
Very interesting, it sounds lovely. Looking forward to trying the 10 now. Cheers! 🥃 (I'm going to open my new Ard 10 tonight, and compare to some of my other Islays: lag16, PC10 & Caol Ila)
The 12 cask strength has never disappointed me - can't say that I have ever had a "bad" batch, but each batch does tend to vary based on the cask maturation and what is involved in the mix. For me this one is more bourbon forward with some sherry, but to be honest I don't really get the 5% rum cask influence. Perhaps needs some time to breathe to let the flavours come together a bit more. I will revisit in a few months. Enjoy your comparison today mate - you have some fine drams there indeed 🥃
@whiskyjourney175 thank you. £75 is not bad price for this CS12, it's going on my wishlist. Being a relative newbie, I'm not yet that confident on my tasting notes, but I am enjoying the journey!, and your channel is a part of that. 🥃
Another great review! I was lucky to get a wee sample which as an exbourbon fan I found very enjoyable.
Cheers 🥃
Cheers mate. The ex-bourbon maturation definitely comes forth the most on this one imo, with some sherry notes that give some red and dried fruit character. I don't really get any of the 5% rum influence yet. I am an ex-bourbon fan like you so with the majority being ex-bourbon this is right up my street 🥃
Very interesting, it sounds lovely. Looking forward to trying the 10 now. Cheers! 🥃
(I'm going to open my new Ard 10 tonight, and compare to some of my other Islays: lag16, PC10 & Caol Ila)
The 12 cask strength has never disappointed me - can't say that I have ever had a "bad" batch, but each batch does tend to vary based on the cask maturation and what is involved in the mix. For me this one is more bourbon forward with some sherry, but to be honest I don't really get the 5% rum cask influence. Perhaps needs some time to breathe to let the flavours come together a bit more. I will revisit in a few months.
Enjoy your comparison today mate - you have some fine drams there indeed 🥃
@whiskyjourney175 thank you. £75 is not bad price for this CS12, it's going on my wishlist. Being a relative newbie, I'm not yet that confident on my tasting notes, but I am enjoying the journey!, and your channel is a part of that. 🥃