Roseisle 14 yo Special Release 2025 Harmonic Grace

 

 

 

55,9° 

Distillery : Roseisle - Speyside

Refill and Rejuvenated Bourbon Casks

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition

Single Malt

Bottled in 2025

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated 

 

 

 

This is the third Roseisle included in Diageo Special Releases in as many years. The previous two were well received, so there is every reason to continue. But this time, Diageo plans to produce something older, so it will have spent 14 wonderful years in a refill bourbon cask that has been rejuvenated, meaning that the inside of the cask has been scraped to replace the old wood with new wood.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

It is light and evanescent, but with beautiful complexity, rose petals, candied fruit, Turkish delight, cat's tongue biscuits, ethereal vanilla, apple tart, pastry cream, churned butter. Delicate herbaceous notes. On the palate, it is just as subtle, apricots and white peaches, lychees, butter cookies, hazelnuts, lemon candies, subtle spices. The finish is a little shy at first, then more intense, crunchy nuts, dried almonds, sunflower seeds, sweet peppery notes. Reeds, bamboo. Red apples.

 

In Short, 

I found it more remarkable than the previous Diageo Special Release from this distillery, and more nuanced too, with lovely notes of candied fruit and flowers. A little gem. The price, however, remains high. It's true that Roseisle original bottlings are very rare, but the quality isn't exceptional either. 

Score : 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping : 

 

                                           In Inertia - Of All Things I Yearn For

Roseisle 12 yo Special Release 2024 Origami Kite 2

 

 

 

56,6°

Distillery : Roseisle - Speyside

1st Fill and Refill Bourbon Casks 

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

The Roseisle distillery was opened by Diageo in 2010. Its purpose is to enrich the group's many blends and to meet the growing demand for Scotch whisky in Asia. Last year's Special Releases 2023 saw the release of the distillery's first Single Malt, ages 12 years, and it was such a success that a second one is being launched this year, masterfully named Origami Kite 2, to follow on from the previous one, The Origami Kite. The maturation process is exactly the same for both bottlings.  

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

The nose seemed to me to be very light but beautifully balanced, a little vegetal, angelica, parsley, and grain-like, dried barley and oats. In the background, orchard fruits, green apples, white peaches and a zest of lemon. A few floral fragrances. On the palate, it's still very light, with white grapes, muesli, pastry cream, vanilla and almonds. The influence of the casks can be felt, pepper and cloves. The finish is mellow, rather woody and herbaceous, apples and apricots, soft caramel, liquorice stick. A barely detectable bitterness.

 

In Short, 

To be honest, it's good but very light, with little personality. Only the finish reveals a bit of character. But there's a very nice balance. It's really a distillate made to go with others, with nothing that sticks out. Some people like it, but I prefer whiskies with character. But the most annoying thing is the price, which I think is a bit high. No doubt that's why it's still on special offer these days.

Score : 87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

                                           Mitch Murder - Savanna