Dusk Sentinel - Caol Ila 13 year old - Whiskyheroes

Profile: The Dusk Sentinel - Caol Ila 13 year old - Whiskyheroes Overview

• Islay Power: Intense smoke with sooty depth
• Sherry Hero: Matured in a 1st-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead
• Cask Strength: 51.3% vol. For natural superpowers in a glass
• Limited mission: Only 305 bottles - exclusively for Germany
• True Whisky Hero: Smoke meets dessert in a heroic flavor storm

Portrait: What makes the Dusk Sentinel - Caol Ila 13 year old - Whisky Heroes special

If superheroes were whisky, they would probably appear exactly like this: mysterious, powerful, slightly dramatic - and with a cape of sherry aromas. Brave New Spirits is launching a new whisky hero with the Dusk Sentinel, and the mission is clear: to deliver heroic taste experiences on par with Islay whiskies. The Dusk Sentinel is based on a 13-year-old Caol Ila, matured in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask number 301051.
And yes, it sounds as good as it tastes. Only 305 bottles exist – enough to make a few enthusiasts happy, but not enough to trigger a bit of a hunting instinct. After all, this is an exclusive edition for Germany. He may not wear a cape, but he does have 51.3% ABV cask strength – which in the superhero universe would probably be called "natural powers." And what can this good hero do? A whole lot. Take the typical Caol Ila smoke, add a generous dose of PX sherry sweetness, and let it all simmer together in a single cask for 13 years.
The result? A sensory showdown between smoke and dessert – a storm that is simultaneously sooty, velvety, and charmingly sweet as it sweeps across the palate. The Dusk Sentinel is the guardian of the dark, atmospheric evenings of the Isle of Islay – and perhaps of a cozy evening or two at your home.
Uncolored, unfiltered, but authentic, bold, and with a personality as subtle as a lighthouse in the fog. Whether you're a collector, an Islay fan, or a sherry lover: this whisky hero brings excitement to your glass and impressively demonstrates that superpowers sometimes consist of wood, time, and really good smoke.

Conclusion: A true hero – and one you don't have to summon. Simply opening the bottle is enough. Cask No.: #301051 Edition: 305 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Dusk Sentinel - Caol Ila 13 year old - Whiskyheroes tastes like

• Nose: Intense Islay smoke immediately rises to the nose, accompanied by sooty aromas and a soft, sweet PX sherry elegance. Behind this lie dark, velvety aromas reminiscent of dessert and caramelized fruit.

• Palate: A powerful showdown of smoke and sweetness: dense, sooty Caol Ila smoke meets the rich, creamy sweetness of the Pedro Ximénez cask. Velvety texture, charming sweetness, and a harmonious blend of maritime and dessert notes.

• Finish: Long-lasting, warming, and intense. The smoke remains present but is softly enveloped by an elegant, dark sherry sweetness. A lingering finale that leaves the storm of smoke and dessert lingering long after.