Glenturret, Sherry Cask Edition, Batch No. 2, 43% abv.

Glenturret released a new core range in 2015 consisting of Triple Wood, Peated Edition, and this Sherry Edition, which was matured in American oak sherry and European oak sherry casks.

Nose: light, cherry flavored cough syrup, grassy, hay, shrubbery, a very Lowland smell.

Palate: stale wafers, chocolate on the back palate, basically the pastry portions of pies, tarts, and cakes. A few drops of water makes it extremely sweet and shows hints of old steamed lotus leaves.

Finish: moderate, initially fruity and then a little toasty, spice builds up. A few drops of water gives it an overal cherry cough syrup feel.

This did noy taste like anything sherry cask related! More grassy and bread-like than anything else. Its not bad to be honest, it has distinct flavors, well bodied, and a nice finish. This is more or less what many others are saying online as well. However, a few drops of water does change it a bit, makes it more sweet, but then converts it to cherry cough syrup. Had this at Slainte mhath bar in Busan, South Korea.

Grade: C+

Scotchwhisky, Dave Broom, 73 points

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