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Whisky Review: Morris Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Finish Whisky

We review Morris Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Finish Whisky, aged three years years in American and French oak before finishing in ex-Muscat fortified wine barrels.

OVERALL RATING

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Morris Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Finish Whisky review

Tasting Notes

About:

96 Proof, Aged 3 years in American and French oak ex-wine barrels, secondary maturation in ex-Muscat fortified wine barrels, SRP 89.99 700ml
Appearance:
Rich burnt umber, with deep brown almost purple-tinged rim.
Nose:
Toffee and Coffee swirl around a bouquet of stewed stone fruits and white raisins, hazelnuts and subtle hints of roses wafting underneath.
Palate:
A creamy, but ultimately cloying mouthfeel that offers vibrant notes of jammy stewed plums, malted chocolate and molasses. But like its single malt base, the flavors never quite coalesce into a coherent whole. And despite its higher proof, the Muscat Barrel finish delivers its sweetness with the same cloying intensity as the Single Barrel.
Finish:
Comments:
Perhaps even more so than the straight single malt, this whisky feels like an outrageously talented young author who never found the right editor to focus their wildly prodigious gifts into a unified and coherent whole. There is good whisky in there, and I see great potential for what future Muscat barrel finishes can do, but for now the results are a bit of a loud much ado about nothing.

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.

Jason McBeth

Jason McBeth, a seasoned hospitality professional and consultant, boasts nearly 15 years of experience curating fine dining beverage programs. His impressive resume includes collaborations with six Michelin Star and/or James Beard award-winning restaurants. As a consultant, McBeth has conceptualized and implemented distinctive cocktail programs across diverse markets, ranging from Los Angeles to Lincoln, Nebraska, and Richmond, Virginia. Beyond the realm of spirits and hospitality, his passions lie in poetry and basketball. When not indulging in his professional pursuits, McBeth finds solace in shucking oysters for his wife, accompanied by a bottle or two of grower Champagne.

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