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Whisky Review: Meikle Tòir The Sherry One

We review Meikle Tòir The Sherry One, a peated whisky aged for five years in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, followed by Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry puncheons.

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Meikle Tòir The Sherry One review

Tasting Notes

About:

Five-year-old peated Scotch whisky, aged in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, followed by Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Sherry puncheons; 35 ppm; 48% ABV; $75.
Appearance:
This is a lovely little dram in glass, reflecting some richer, reddish-golden brown color from the sherry cask influences. Leg structure and viscosity are showcased beautifully.
Nose:
Sherry and peat notes make a delectable impression on the nose, giving rich aromatics of smoke, dry fig, chocolate brownie, caramel, and toffee crunch.
Palate:
This spreads in a lovely, smoky way across my palate, delivering alongside this essential flavor hints of chocolate brownie, raisins, burnt sugar, figgy pudding, and vanilla.
Finish:
The smoke on this in the finish is present to the last moment, fading into some sweetness, and then both drop away.
Comments:
This offers some interesting considerations in its tasting experience, but while enjoyable, the interplay of sweetness and smoke is not as balanced as I would like. Still, it is a solid Scotch for the price.

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.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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