Scottish Leader Sherry Cask Finish / 40% / 0.7l
- Scottish Leader is the flagship blended Scotch whisky from Burn Stewart Distilleries portfolio with global annual sales north of 6 million bottles.
Product description
Scottish Leader is the best-selling whisky from the Burn Stewart Distillers portfolio, with global sales exceeding 6 million bottles per year.
This whisky has been on the market since 1976, in 2015 its presentation was completely changed, including the logo - the traditional Scottish deer was replaced by a soaring eagle. The whisky formula is made up of over 15 components, on the malt side the leaders are Deanston, Tobermory, Bunnahabhain and Miltonduff, while the grain side is represented by Girvan and North British. Scottish Leader is a brand often awarded, the latest distinction was a gold medal won in 2022 at the International Spirits Challenge. Scottish Leader blended whisky is available on the market in five versions, the one presented here was finished in sherry casks.
Nose : caramel, honey, toffee, raisins, plums, yeast cake, a touch of cinnamon and cloves, traces of sherry and oak.
Palate: honey cereal, vanilla, brown sugar, golden syrup, cinnamon, a pinch of allspice and a drop of sherry.
Finish : medium long, with notes of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, a touch of oriental spices and oak.