Old Perth The Original Sherry Casks / 46% / 0.7l

While Dufftown is often referred to as the “capital of Scotch whisky”, Perth undoubtedly deserves its title of “cradle of blending” – it is where global blends such as Dewar’s, Bell’s and Famous Grouse were born.

Old Perth, a Thompson family creation from the early 20th century, had the makings of a global success (Macallan was one of the key ingredients in the formula), but it disappeared from the market in the 1960s, and although the brand changed hands several times, it failed to gain wider popularity. Today, Old Perth represents the blended malt segment and is available in two casings – Original and Cask Strength. The former, made from single malts from the Speyside region and aged exclusively in sherry casks, comes to the market at 46% abv and without chill filtration.

Aroma: barley malt, honey, toffee, milk chocolate, walnuts, raisins, orange peel, cinnamon, notes of sherry and oak.

Palate: vanilla cream, honey, caramel, black cherries, plums, red currants, allspice, notes of leather and oak.

Finish: medium long, with notes of red berries, honey, milk chocolate, kitchen spices, sherry and oak.