Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Syndicate 58/6 Blended Scotch Whisky
There's a detailed backstory that comes with Syndicate 58/6 but suffice it to say it's a blended Scotch whisky composed of 18 malts and four grain whiskies. They use a solera method of topping off casks and say that it contains "small quantities" of a blend dating back to 1958. It is finished for four years in Oloroso sherry casks.
Syndicate 58/6, 43% abv ($160)
The nose starts with malt and a touch of fruit. The palate is malt forward as well, but it picks up some grassy notes and wine, and there's a nice touch of pepper on the finish. This is a lighter, malty whisky. Despite the Oloroso cask finishing, the wine notes are very subtle. Tasting blind, I could have easily mistaken this for one of the Compass Box blends or maybe even an Irish Whiskey (due to its light, malty character).
This is a nice blend and certainly worth trying, but it's hard to recommend at this price point.
Disclaimer: A sample of this was provided to me by the company.
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Oliver Klimek over at Dramming has an excellent writeup in the history of "The Syndicate". Apparently they have a Templeton-esque skill for back stories.
Seriously, for $160 it needs to cure cancer or come with free "escort" services.
Carolina Moon Distillery of Edgefield South Carolina's Black Betty whiskey is not sourced and aged right at the Distillery. come taste it and take a tour!
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Thanks Pao Lin.
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