Derwent Distilling Co. Cailleach 46%ABV 30ml

Distillery Notes: 

The Cailleach is the Scottish Goddess of Winter, and a fable that Head Distiller Robbie grew up with during his childhood in Glasgow. Both a crone and a goddess; she is the keeper of winter and creator of storms. Legend has it Cailleach wields a powerful hammer head which she uses to level mountains, whip up deadly storms and freeze the ground wherever she touches. She’s most definitely been working her magic this year with the freezing temperatures we’ve been having in Southern Tasmania.

Our newest Cailleach Single Malt Whisky is a marriage of three casks; Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez and an Oloroso/Pedro blend cask, all vatted and finished in a 100L Pedro Ximenez Cask.

What to expect: A beautiful deep mahogany colour. Aromas of burnt toffee, sweet orange peel and vanilla pod. On the palet you can enjoy pantry spices of nutmeg and cinnamon and the unmistakable flavour of dried fig, raisins and apricot. Don’t be fooled, this is much more than a sticky PX release. The Oloroso dry sherry cask pairs and combines perfectly with the PX matured casks and is further developed by the addition of the PX finishing cask. This creates a wonderful balance and extended flavour, without being super sweet.

This is a limited release with only 120 bottles.