Jack-o-Barrel: Creeper of the Casks - Glenrothes 10 year old - Whiskyheroes

Profile: The Jack-o-Barrel: Creeper of the Casks - Glenrothes 10 year old - Whisky Heroes Overview

• The Halloween Edition from Brave New Spirits - Jack-o-Barrel: Creeper of the Casks
• Limited Halloween Edition 2025: Only 666 spookily limited bottles for daring connoisseurs
• Sherry Power: Matured in first-fill Amontillado sherry casks - pure cask magic
• Speyside Hero: 10-year-old Glenrothes in a mysterious hero costume
• Independent Mission: A whisky hero from the forge of Brave New Spirits
• Collector's Item: Creepy design meets strictly limited Superhero Character

Portrait: What makes the Jack-o-Barrel: Creeper of the Casks - Glenrothes 10 year old - Whiskyheroes special

Anyone who thinks superheroes only exist in comics hasn't reckoned with Brave New Spirits. For some time now, these independent bottlers from Scotland have been sending their WhiskyHeroes out into the world – bottles that possess more personality than many a movie star.
Their mission? To save humanity from boring drams and infuse every whisky shelf with a much-needed touch of epic adventure. Brave New Spirits stands for courage, a spirit of experimentation, and the firm conviction that great whiskies don't just have to come from distilleries everyone knows – but also from cleverly curated casks, select warehouses, and a dash of daring.
Their approach: small batches, exciting cask types, compelling stories. And it's precisely here that a particularly spooky hero enters the scene. For the strictly limited Halloween edition – naturally restricted to 666 bottles, because what would a whisky Halloween be without a bit of numerical magic? – Brave New Spirits has secured a ten-year-old single malt from Speyside.

The Glenrothes inside may be a well-behaved fellow, but its appearance is something else: Behind the mask of the “Creeper of the Casks” lurks a whisky that claims First Fill Amontillado Sherry Casks as the mysterious source of its powers.
These casks, traditionally highly prized in the sherry world, lend it that aura you may not see, but definitely feel. Of course, despite his spooky appearance, Jack-o-Barrel remains a hero with style. His bottle looks as if it prowls the whisky cupboard at night on its own to ensure everything is above board. And whoever adopts him doesn't just get a rare Glenrothes, but a true collector's item – a bottle superhero who worthily represents Halloween all year round.

In short: A whisky for the brave, collectors, lovers of good stories – and anyone who likes a bit of drama on their shelf. (Just don't turn off the lights.)

Outturn: 666 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Jack-o-Barrel tastes: Creeper of the Casks - Glenrothes 10 year old - Whiskyheroes tastes like

• Nose: An inviting, warm aroma with notes of dried fruit and nutty hints, typical of Amontillado cask maturation. In addition, there are light wood nuances, a hint of malt sweetness, and a subtle, dry sherry elegance. In the background, there are discreet hints of spice and a slightly creamy impression, remaining true to the Glenrothes character.
• Palate: On the palate, a harmonious blend of malty richness and the dry complexity of the first-fill Amontillado sherry cask unfolds. Nutty and fruity elements alternate, accompanied by soft wood notes and a fine balance between sweetness and spice. The texture is round and well-structured, without exaggeration – a classic, precise Glenrothes in a sherry finish.
• Finish: Medium to long, with lingering hints of dry sherry warmth, subtle spices, and a gentle, nutty aftertaste. The barrel imprint remains noticeably present without becoming dominant, and fades away with a pleasantly elegant, slightly warming aftertaste.
  
  

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