Edradour 15 year old Quinta de Sao Francisco Estremadura Wine Finish

Profile: The Edradour 15 year old Quinta de Sao Francisco Estremadura Wine Finish at a Glance

• Edradour 15 year old - Scottish understatement with Portuguese holiday flair
• 33 months finish in fortified wine casks from Estremadura, Portugal
• In collaboration with Quinta de São Francisco - Wine meets Whisky
• Cask strength, natural and with plenty of depth
• For all those who like to look over the rim of their whisky

Portrait: What makes the Edradour 15 year old Quinta de Sao Francisco Estremadura Wine Finish special

What do you get when you combine a small Scottish distillery with A strong sense of tradition paired with a sunny Portuguese wine farm? That's right: A whisky that sounds like a TV movie about European friendship – and is delivered at cask strength.

The Edradour 15 Year Old Quinta de São Francisco Estremadura Wine Finish is just such a cultural liaison. Distilled in the tranquil Highlands, refined with the temperament of the Portuguese coast. For a full 33 months, it rested in wine barrels from the Quinta de São Francisco – a winery in the historic province of Estremadura that produces fortified wines in the style of port. And as we know, anyone who spends 33 months in Portugal rarely returns sober or boring.

The Edradour distillery itself is a miniature legend. It is picturesquely located in Pitlochry, uses as much manual labor as other distilleries use machines, and produces less per year than some large distilleries produce in a week. Quality and character count here – and, evidently, a little wanderlust, too.

The result of this unusual maturation is a single malt with depth, dignity, and an international background. Almost like a Highlander on a Portuguese exchange year. So, if you think Scottish whisky can only be peaty or traditional, you can look forward to a small, cask-strength broadening of your horizons here.

And the best part: You don't need a passport or a plane ticket - just a glass.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Edradour 15 year old Quinta de Sao Francisco Estremadura Wine Finish tastes like

• Nose: Spicy and profound with immediately noticeable dark fruits – raisins, figs, and prunes. Behind this are aromas of polished wood, leather, orange peel, and a hint of an old wine cellar. Subtle hints of herbs and spices round out the complex picture.
• Palate: Powerful and voluminous. A warm wave of dried fruits, muscovado sugar, and spices (cinnamon, clove, pepper) meets dark chocolate, nuts, and a subtle oak bitterness. The wine influence is present, yet elegantly integrated, with a pleasantly syrupy texture.
• Finish: Long and warming with a combination of fruity sweetness, tart spice, and a dry, winey finish. Dried cherries, red grape skin, and a hint of tobacco linger on the tongue.
  
  
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