Strathmill – 14 Year Old 2011 First Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt Finish Cask #373082 James Eadie (52.6%)

This is a 14 year old single malt from Strathmill, the Keith distillery in Speyside, bottled by James Eadie at 52.6% ABV. It was distilled in 2011, and 676 bottles were filled. The whisky was finished for 31 months in a first fill Oloroso sherry butt, cask number 373082, made from European oak. It is bottled without chill-filtering or added colour. The nose brings dried dark fruit, warm caramel and nutty spice. The palate shows intense sherry sweetness, jammy fruit and a hint of dark chocolate. The long finish carries molasses and cocoa.