Released exclusively for the Global Travel Retail market, this is one of the rarest expressions of Littlemill to ever see the light of day. The first part of a series that will see only 50 bottles released of each as the rest of the liquid continues to age for a different experience. Matured in ex-bourbon casks for 25 years before then being moved in 2015 into a single first fill Oloroso cask.
This is exceptional whisky and beats the boots off a lot of other bottles at the same price point. We don’t normally name names but if you had the choice between this and a Macallan 25 or 35 year old, this wins hands down, in every way you can imagine.
It being rarer has some downsides to it, and it’s only available through airports, but I’m telling you that if you have this kind of money to spend on a sherry bomb, this is the place to go. It is easily one of the best sherry cask anything I’ve tried in my life. The delicacy of Littlemill’s house style is lost in the cask finish, but this cask finish just amplifies flavour to a different level.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.
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