A C- is two stars.
This full-bodied Whisky has an elegant aromatic palette of rich oak, cinnamon, ginger and nuts.
Spey River Bourbon Cask Finish has been matured in traditional American oak casks until it has achieved the perfect balance of flavours, only then the whisky is then transferred into first fill American Bourbon casks to allow the secondary maturation which adds to its complex character and refined depth of flavour.
Only then, the whisky is transferred into first used sherry casks to allow the secondary maturation which adds to its complex character and refined depth of flavour.
Which Scotch is the smoothest? As the scotch lingers on your palate every puff brings another spike in almonds but to a lesser degree each time until eventually the original Herrera Esteli profile returns.
A+: A masterpiece and one of the ten best whiskeys of its type.