48,6°
Distillery : Cameronbridge - Lowlands
Bourbon Barrel
Independent Bottling
By Liquid Treasures
Limited Edition
Single Grain
Bottled in 2020
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Totally Unpeated
Cameronbridge is one of the largest distilleries of the world, producing 136 million littres of pure alcohol per year, and it's only grain whisky. It belongs to Diageo, so we can assume a bit of Cameronbridge can be found in all the famous blends from the renowned company. The German brand Liquid Treasures, founded in 2011 by the liquor trading company eSpirits, decided to enlight this distillery with this bottling, a 38 year old Single Cask, aged in a barrel of Bourbon, that means the distillate will be able to thrive peacefully. Only 140 bottles were put on sale. It was integrated in the From Miles Away range, dedicated to the beauty of nature. The label is adorned with a photography by Matt Deakin, famous landscape photographer.
Let's Taste It :
Thick grain, cracked wheat, with earthy hints, but also exotic fruits, pineapple, banana. There's some solvent, even astringent, but in the background. Light vanilla, mirabelle plum pulp, greengages. Sunflower oil and brewer's yeast. Liquid honey. On the palate, it's syrupy, caramelised, quince and apricot jam, spices in the background, nutmeg. The finish is long and slightly explosive, sandy, shortbread biscuits, langue de chat, dried coconut, hazelnut powder.
In Short,
A very fine bottling, with a superb balance between earthy grain and exotic fruit. For a single grain whisky, 38 years is not very old, and I found this whisky to be very fresh. You can't find it anywhere these days, which is a pity because the release price was attractive.
Score : 89
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Mean Mary - Sweet Jezebel 
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