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Côte Des Saints, 002 Cask Strength

Côte Des Saints, 002 Cask Strength, 57.5% abv

Grains, honey, vanilla, barley and oak on the nose. Lovely intense mouthfeel. Zesty, barley, oranges, vanilla and honey emerging with a wee pepper note on the palate. Medium mildly intense finish.

75
Côte Des Saints 5 Years Old, Calvados, Cask 93

Côte Des Saints 5 Years Old, Calvados, Cask 93, 57% abv

Spices, dry apples, hay then vanilla and grasses on the nose. Spicy mouthfeel. Apples, plums, very dry with a wee edginess on the palate. Dry medium finish.

70
Côte Des Saints 5 Years Old, Sherry Oloroso

Côte Des Saints 5 Years Old, Sherry Oloroso, 57% abv

Raisins, figs, dried fruit with lovely sherry aromas on the nose. Fresh soft mouthfeel. Amazing fruit notes, soft sherry, dry, wee smoke and caramel on the palate. Well balanced. Rich medium long finish.

81
Côte Des Saints Pedro Ximinez Cask 38

Côte Des Saints Pedro Ximinez Cask 38, 46% abv

Raisin, dates, toast with raspberry jam, vanilla and red berries on the nose. Spicy mouthfeel. Red fruit notes dominate the palate with spice undertones. Warm dry medium finish.

75
Ĉôte Des Saints Porto Tawny, Cask 11

Ĉôte Des Saints Porto Tawny, Cask 11, 46% abv

Pleasant richness, dried fruit and mild nuttiness on the nose. Richness continues on the mouthfeel. Nutty, fig Newtons, dates, plums and hint of pastry on the palate. Straightforward. Dark fruit on a medium finish.

75
Côte Des Saints Oloroso, Cask 73

Côte Des Saints Oloroso, Cask 73, 46% abv

Sherry, Sultana raisins, sweet with a hint of smoke on the nose. Gentle rich mouthfeel. Mild zestiness, raisins, gentle red fruit notes then hints of pears and apples emerge on the palate. Fruit and spices on a medium finish.

76
Côte Des Saints 5 Years Old, Lot 002

Côte Des Saints 5 Years Old, Lot 002, 46% abv

Mild nuttiness then vanilla and honey on the nose. Soft yet robust mouthfeel. Very pleasant spices with some sherry notes, oranges and a bit of "an attitude" sensation on the palate. (Soft roughness?) Medium finish.

72
Côte Des Saints 4 Years Old, Premier Lot 001

Côte Des Saints 4 Years Old, Premier Lot 001, 46% abv

Soft sherry aromas, vanilla, floral perfume on the nose. Spicy mouthfeel. Young, flowers, spices, some straw and a bit thin on the palate. Medium short finish.

68
Macaloney's Caledonian Peat Project Sugar Kelp Red Wine

Macaloney's Caledonian Peat Project Sugar Kelp Red Wine, 55% abv

Floral aromas with brown sugar and soft smoke on the nose. Smooth sweet and spicy mouthfeel. Flowers initially then peat emerges followed by sweet spice notes and a lovely overall drying sensation on the palate. Straightforward. Easy drinking.

78
Shelter Point, Sons of Scotland Cask

Shelter Point, Sons of Scotland Cask, 46% abv

Rich honey, lovely floral perfume, vanilla then citrus aromas and spices on the nose. Smooth thick mouthfeel. Honey and spices initially then vanilla dominates the palate with a hint of pink grapefruit. Rich fulsome medium finish.

85