Pintail Blended Malt, 10y 2012
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, The Whisky Cellar, 700 ml
| Producer: | The Whisky Cellar |
| Origin: | Scotland |
Description
The original Pintail, named after the dabbling duck with its distinctive pointed tail feathers, was first bottled and distributed in 1931 by Perth-based wine and spirits merchant Matthew Gloag <(>&<)> Sons. The label has been resurrected in all its original glory, including the flying duck symbol. The various malts for this whisky, were selected by Keith Bonnington of The Whisky Cellar, an independent "bottler", for richness and balance before being bottled in a single Oloroso sherry cask where they were then matured for 10 years. The resulting aromas of dark orchard fruit, cinnamon and star anise dominate the nose. The palate is enveloped by dark chocolate, mocha, sultanas, malt bread and a hint of eucalyptus. The bottling without cold filtration ensures a full mouthfeel and aroma.
Cask is All Important!
Two Scotsmen, Keith Bonnington, founder of The Whisky Cellar and Jimmy Roser, Managing Director of Baur au Lac Vins explore the art of whisky making by talking – and drinking a fine selection of superb Scottish whisky.
Attributes
| Origin: | Scotland |
| Volume: | 57.0 % |
The Whisky Cellar
The Whisky Cellar was founded in 2017 as an independent Scottish bottler by whisky expert Keith Bonnington
Bonnington, who lives in the heart of Edinburgh, can look back on a career in whisky spanning almost two decades. For over 10 years he was responsible at Edrington for brands such as the Macallan and Highland Park.
Scotland
Scotland – Wild history, warming whisky
Whiskey, bagpipes, kilts – These are the most famous elements of Scottish culture. It has not been conclusively determined who invented whisky. The Scots and Irish both argue that they invented the “water of life.” Food and drink definitely tops the Scottish export categories. Every second, around 40 bottles of whisky are purchased. So it’s hardly surprising that whisky makes up around 80 percent of total food and drink exports.
