57,2°
Distillery : Piccadilly - India
Bourbon Barrels
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
It was in 1993 that the Piccadilly distillery was born in northern India, financed by a large group of the same name, which distributes spirits and films and manages hotels. Two other distilleries will follow, but it seems that the whisky, in which the group has invested since 2018, comes from the original one. This Drù was launched in 2023, and is presented as being Cask Strength, but I doubt that this is the case, as each Batch (there are 4 to date) is presented with the same alcohol content. I consider it to be part of the regular range, because 4 Batches in just one year implies a regular production flow. And there's no difference between the different Batches, apparently.
Let's Taste It :
The profile is highly original, deeply woody, just-cut young wood, a few drops of sap, caramel and dark chocolate, creamed asparagus, braised greengages. Vanilla extract, orange peel, liquorice stick. Prunes. On the palate, cinnamon, mandarin, light vinegar. Hazelnuts. Melon, banana and tropical fruits. The spices are measured, cloves, nutmeg. Warm, lively finish, quite powerful but not so long, cola, liquorice rolls, oak bark. Dried apricots, quince purée.
In Short,
It's rich and woody, without being too bitter. It's well-crafted and nuanced, and will delight anyone who likes an original profile and a full-bodied whisky, without being too peaty. If you look hard enough, you'll find it at a very reasonable price.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Castle Rat - Cry for Me
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