Edradour 12 years Sauternes cask Small Batch 2012/2024

Edradour 12 years Sauternes Cask – Small Batch 2024

Edradour 12 years Sauternes Cask Small Batch is an exclusive single malt whiskey from the famous Edradour distillery in Scotland. Aged in Sauternes casks for 12 years, this Highland whiskey has a complex flavor profile where notes of honey, vanilla and tropical fruit blend together for a long, spicy aftertaste. Perfect for whiskey enthusiasts looking for a rich and well-balanced taste experience.

Scent: The aroma is rich in sweet notes of honey, vanilla and light fruit notes of peach and nectarine. Subtle spices balance the sweet scent and add depth.
Taste: The taste combines honey-like sweetness with a clear fruitiness from nectarines and tropical fruits. Vanilla and oak flavors provide structure, while a light spicy note enhances the complexity.
Aftertaste: A long, well-balanced aftertaste with a pleasant combination of sweet honey, light spice and a persistent fruity freshness.

Only 2,332 bottles

Edradour 12 years Sauternes Cask Small Batch is a rare gem from the Scottish Highlands. Distilled in April 2012 and bottled in June 2024, this whiskey has spent its entire maturation process in Sauternes casks, adding a particular sweetness and fruity character to its flavor profile. Edradour is known for its small batch production and this edition comes from seven carefully selected first fill hogsheads. Which results in only 2,332 bottles. (Cask No. #184,185,186,187,188,189,191)

This single malt is not chill-filtered and is bottled at a strength of 48.2%, which ensures that all natural flavor nuances are preserved. The natural color and depth of this whiskey testify to its quality and careful production. With notes of honey, tropical fruits such as nectarine, and a spicy finish, this whiskey is a unique and sophisticated drink for those who appreciate a rich, sweet and balanced dram.

The whiskey has developed a remarkable depth due to its long aging in Sauternes casks, revealing a fantastic balance between fruity and spicy notes, which makes it ideal both for enjoyment alone or in special gatherings. Edradour 12 years Sauternes Cask Small Batch is a bottle that will attract both collectors and connoisseurs.

About the Manufacturer

Edradour Distillery is one of Scotland's oldest and smallest distilleries, established in 1825 and located in the picturesque Cairngorms Mountains in Pitlochry, Highland. The distillery is known for its artisanal approach, where they distill small quantities of whiskey in traditional copper stills. This gives Edradour a very special character that reflects both tradition and innovation. With a series of small batch releases, Edradour has been recognized for their rich and complex flavor profiles, often marked by unique cask aging, like this Sauternes Cask edition. The distillery's commitment to quality and craftsmanship makes their whiskey sought after by connoisseurs worldwide.