Congratulations for landing a bottle, opening it and reviewing it. It sounds like a good one. There's no chance of buying a bottle off the shelf. I'm so pleased it's not sulphured because that is a real possibility with Springbank. Amontillado, Palo Cortado or Oloroso will all give a similar profile when used in whisky. The main factor is how long the sherry maturation is involved. By the way, it's pronounced Amon-tea-ado (my wife is Spanish). I should be getting brassed off about not landing another batch of Springbank yet again but I'm not too bothered. This past month or so I've been so fortunate to have landed a lot of quality independent stuff, including your Fiji recommendation, most of which has been excellent value. I even resisted the temptation to buy a bottle of Daftmill which was on my seller's website for two weeks. Went for some ex-bourbon Bimber instead which was £35 cheaper. I'm also a wine and sherry nerd as well and spend a lot of time in that world as well. There's very little cross over in the two worlds and that's a shame because quality sherry has all the characteristics of top end whisky. Anyway, fine review and don't be so self-depreciative. You review very good stuff and it is much appreciated. WT
Thanks for your comment mate and also for correcting my pronunciation haha. I had a feeling I got it wrong. Yes I am very happy with this bottle. I been shopping at the place I got it from for around 5 years so figured if you don't ask you don't get. Fortunately the owner is very generous and perhaps luck on my side. Couldn't get the 12 cask strength nor the longrow 18 so felt good to score something. Also great to see the distillery character coming out in the finish. Hope you are getting along well with that Fiji as it's a little cracker imo. Daftmill is one I still have to try. Only thing that has stopped me is the high price for 46% ABV. I still see the latest release out there so it's not instantly selling out. Will definitely go the sample route if I can get it. Anyway thanks again mate and good to see you are doing well 👍
Excellent review, I was lucky enough to get two bottles today… cheers
Very nice mate, always great when luck is on our side. Hopefully crack one open during the festive season and enjoy. It is an excellent bottle 🥃
Congratulations for landing a bottle, opening it and reviewing it. It sounds like a good one. There's no chance of buying a bottle off the shelf. I'm so pleased it's not sulphured because that is a real possibility with Springbank. Amontillado, Palo Cortado or Oloroso will all give a similar profile when used in whisky. The main factor is how long the sherry maturation is involved. By the way, it's pronounced Amon-tea-ado (my wife is Spanish).
I should be getting brassed off about not landing another batch of Springbank yet again but I'm not too bothered. This past month or so I've been so fortunate to have landed a lot of quality independent stuff, including your Fiji recommendation, most of which has been excellent value. I even resisted the temptation to buy a bottle of Daftmill which was on my seller's website for two weeks. Went for some ex-bourbon Bimber instead which was £35 cheaper.
I'm also a wine and sherry nerd as well and spend a lot of time in that world as well. There's very little cross over in the two worlds and that's a shame because quality sherry has all the characteristics of top end whisky. Anyway, fine review and don't be so self-depreciative. You review very good stuff and it is much appreciated. WT
Thanks for your comment mate and also for correcting my pronunciation haha. I had a feeling I got it wrong. Yes I am very happy with this bottle. I been shopping at the place I got it from for around 5 years so figured if you don't ask you don't get. Fortunately the owner is very generous and perhaps luck on my side. Couldn't get the 12 cask strength nor the longrow 18 so felt good to score something. Also great to see the distillery character coming out in the finish. Hope you are getting along well with that Fiji as it's a little cracker imo.
Daftmill is one I still have to try. Only thing that has stopped me is the high price for 46% ABV. I still see the latest release out there so it's not instantly selling out. Will definitely go the sample route if I can get it. Anyway thanks again mate and good to see you are doing well 👍
Is this product good?
Yes it is an excellent bottle 😊