Whisky From Deathstar - Roseisle 12 Review

Today I review the first release from Diageo's 'Death Star' distillery Roseisle.
Released as part of the 'Special Releases' of 2023, this will be the first look into to the whisky from the behemoth distillery.
Matured in first fill and refill ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at 56.5%abv, this is hefty fruit bomb of a whisky.
We might want to love to hate Diageo but it seems like they've done a stellar job at this one. Cheers!
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[@whiskyonthewestcoast]

Great review man! I think you've got the right idea here, 200ml bottles are the way to go. If they sold the 200ml bottles in my market I'd pick one up as well. Just not willing to risk a full bottle at Diageo special release prices. Cheers buddy.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Yeah the 200mls really make a difference. If they do this to all their offerings more people would buy these and we'd get to try even more expressions from them. Let's see things could be turning around. Cheers Matt, thanks for watching!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I appreciate the smaller release too. A little sweet and full of coconut eh?! Fun, a bit pricey, but as I said, I'd love to buy a small bottle. Cheers!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

It is a Diageo product after all, it has to be pricey 😅 but yeah at least the juice is good. Cheers Jon

[@peathead4450]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Based on your review this is not a whisky I would stand in line for. Too much off-notes, despite it's bourbon matured.
Slàinte mhath

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Well of course, if it's not for you, it's not for you. I think I wanted to not like it and when it came out the way it did I was pleasantly surprised. Palates and preferences do change though, I don't think I would've liked this whisky if I tried it a year ago. Thanks for watching 🥃

[@justwhisky]

Sounds solid albeit a bit pricey… I tried getting one but nowhere to be found….especially the 200 ml bottles which I’ve never seen…
Cheers 🥃

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

The 200ml bottles do make a difference, otherwise these releases as always are quite pricey. I like the juice John, so if you come across a sample or at a bar I'd recommend it. Cheers