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Отзывы описывают насыщенный хересный профиль с сухофруктами, тёмным шоколадом и древесными специями; часто отмечают хорошо интегрированный алкоголь, но также и заметную горечь/древесную сухость в финише. Аромат нередко хвалят больше, чем вкус и финиш.
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В носах доминируют тёмные хересные ноты: изюм, чернослив, финики, вишня, красные фрукты, кожа, орехи, тёмный шоколад, а также оттенки лакированного дерева, дуба и специй (гвоздика, корица, анис, белый перец). Несколько отзывов упоминают, что аромат раскрывается со временем и воздухом, и что он привлекателен. Алкоголь при 57,1% описывается как неожиданно хорошо интегрированный и не жгучий.
Во вкусе преобладают тёмный шоколад, сухофрукты, орехи, карамель, специи и дуб; часть отзывов отмечает приятную сладость, другие — сухость, tannins и горькие древесные ноты. Финиш в разных отзывах варьируется от сладкого хересного и «рождественского пудинга» до средне-длинного с cocoa, перцем и табаком, при этом неоднократно упоминается горечь или излишнее влияние древесины. Общий тон: солидный, насыщенный хересный виски с хорошим соотношением цены и возраста, но аромат часто оценивают выше, чем вкус и финиш.
собрано 23/49 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T07:04:22Z · источник evidence
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Needs time and air. Dates, raisins, prunes, leather, old man's perfume. |
| Вкус | 87 | The alcohol is surprisingly well integrated. The 57.1% alcohol doesn't bite at all; this one felt more like 48-50%. Dark chocolate, nuts, dark roasted coffee beans, raisins. A few bitter notes in the first sip, then it gets sweeter with each sip. Pastries, caramel pudding, dried fruit. It's also the sweetness that noticeably tames the alcohol. |
| Финиш | 86 | The finish doesn't offer any real surprises. It remains deliciously drinkable on the classic, sweet sherry note. |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Cherries, lacquered wood, oranges, apricots, raisins, blueberries and wood spices. |
| Вкус | 84 | Lacquered wood, oranges, cherries, raisins, plums, cloves and lots of wood spices. |
| Финиш | 83 | Oranges, lacquered wood and bitter herbs. Quite disappointing, to be honest. The nose is quite good, but then the bitter herbs from the wood take over. It's not bad, but I feel like I just licked varnished wood. If you like that taste, then this is definitely for you. |
N: (Better with water), rich maple syrup, dark sherry notes, blackcurrant tea, Luxardo Maraschino cherries, spice, slight musty note (dirty socks?) P +Body (L/M/F): Medium body, fruity sweetness, malt, moderate alcohol burn, spice, oak and polish F +Length (S/M/L): Medium finish, spice, dark fruit Score: 86/100 | 6/10 | 3/5 | Dramface Scale: Good stuff
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
First impression: Quite well done. Seems older than 17. Reminds me of the '28 Blair Athol from SV. Nutty, spicy, dry, dark chocolate, and despite the first-fill Oloroso cask, you can still taste the Blair Athol. Perfect for rainy weather. Definitely not a summer whisky for me.
a lot of bitterness
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
I always find the Exceptional Cask series of Signatory's 100 Proof Edition a bit difficult. Okay, the whiskies are often older than those in the 100 Proof Edition. But I'm sure the casks aren't truly exceptional, but rather the standard seasoned Oloroso butts that Signatory uses for its maturations. This bottling costs between €75 and €85 in the summer of 2025; most retailers offer it for around €80. For that, you get a fairly dark Blair Athol with 17 years of age. I think, at that price, it has to deliver. glen-efze.de
Dark amber color. Oily structure.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Dry. Varnishes. Oak. Nuts. Walnuts. Dried fruit. Dried plums. Spices. Dark chocolate. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. On the next nose, more sweetness, less artificiality. It improves. |
| Вкус | 88 | Lacquered. Very dry. Dried fruit. Slight oiliness. Dark chocolate. Spices. White pepper. Dried fruits. Dried plums. Cocoa. Plums in dark chocolate. |
| Финиш | 87 | Dark chocolate-covered plums. Dried plums. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Cocoa. Chocolate-covered raisins. Fairly long finish. |
A bunch of inventory scores, the actual score is less than 87
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
A whisky that shows both sides of European oak — charming spice and sweetness, but also its harsher, drier facets of wet wood and cacao nibs.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Dried figs lead the profile, backed by chestnut honey, caramel, and generous vanilla. With some time in the glass, a rich burst of licorice, anise, clove, and nutmeg unfolds — a full basket of spices. Subtle sulphur (matchstick) and a faint metallic hint lurk underneath but stay within tolerance. Given the heavy caramel and vanilla alongside the spice-forward character, this likely spent time in first-fill bourbon casks before finishing in first-fill European oak (possibly Spanish). |
| Вкус | 84 | It opens with caramel sweetness interwoven with a heavy load of licorice, anise, clove, nutmeg, and damp oak. As it relaxes, those spices integrate with balsamic acidity, moderate honey, dried figs, raisins, and vanilla. Rolling it in the mouth reveals more clove and spice weight, while sweetness fades. Nuts (hazelnut, walnut) rise to the surface, followed by cacao nibs and a touch of peppermint. The spiciness — foreseen from the nose — dominates the experience. The front and mid-palate show good European oak complexity, but as the sweetness drops off, the whisky turns slightly hollow toward the back. |
| Финиш | 85 | Retronasally, cocoa powder and anise lead, with chestnut honey, caramel, clove, balsamic acidity, and peppermint supporting. Dried fruit tones retreat into the background, while faint vanilla remains. On the palate, chestnut honey and balsamic acidity dominate, accompanied by licorice, anise, clove, nutmeg, cacao nibs, peppermint, and a touch of walnut and vanilla. Medium length, carrying the same structure as the palate — neither weak nor overwhelming. |
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
It's like I'm drinking cherry compote with a hefty dose of alcohol...
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Aromas of raisins, raisin cake, dried oranges, notes of wax, propolis, honey, prunes, figs, and soot. Taste of plums, apricots, pears, soot, and sharp tobacco. Finish of leather, prunes, figs, pepper, allspice, cloves, and tobacco.
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
First blair athol from SV to try out by a sample. Was looking forward to this one. Hopefully I will visit the distillery next year in the next Scotland trip.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Dark notes from the sherry cask are dominant. Honey, dark choclate, leather, red fruits, fresh cut grass but also oak wood. |
| Вкус | 86 | Pretty smooth for the ABV. Raisins, butterscotch, oak wood and caramel. Red fruits after a while. |
| Финиш | 86 | Smooth for the ABV. Dark notes, oak wood and red fruits. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
17yo sherry based whisky from SV for unbelievable price. Red fruits comes from oloroso maturation and nuts, typical for BA on the nose and taste. Small disadvantage is bitterness at the end, influence of dry sherry (oloroso) and midlle ageing of maturation inside the oak. Back to the beginning, very reasonable price.
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
Was very excited by the specs and price (17 yr, sherry matured, cask strength for sub £75). Initial thoughts over weekend’s first couple of drams - strong sherry and oak. Maybe a bit of a one trick pony, but will keep experimenting with addition of water. Great nose and finish, there’s just something not gelling with me about the palate in its undiluted form. That said I’m not terribly experienced with plus 15 yr cask strength bottlings so going to be watching other reviews with interest. Edit - upped score, is growing on me! Xmas pudding in finish although slightly on the dry side for my initial liking.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
aroma: full, dried fruit, sherry taste: rougher, dried fruit, tannins, Nice sherry aroma, more wine or woody taste
85 neat, 82 with water.
Although I am a fan of the 100 Proof range, I don't know what is so exceptional about these Exceptional Cakes. With previous bottlings, I always had the impression that the whiskies should have been taken out of the cask a few years earlier.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Actually, a good to very good nose. Leather and something that reminds me of your cherry lollipop dominate. The alcohol is very well integrated. |
| Вкус | 84 | Unfortunately, the taste is dominated exclusively by dark wood aromas. I'm looking for fruit here in vain. |
| Финиш | 84 | The medium-length finish is also exclusively woody. Those who don't like fruity whiskies will certainly find something to their liking here. I need this kind of whisky maybe once or twice a year. |
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Aroma: Almonds, rose doughnut, fruit jelly. Marmalade, peanut butter. It is thick, sweet and very pleasant. Taste: Dark chocolate, hazelnuts, albedo, citrus. Unripe berries, breakfast cereals, granola, rum-soaked raisins. White pepper, ginger, cloves. Finish: Quite bitter. Dark chocolate, white pepper, salted caramel, citrus. The dark chocolate aftertaste lingers on the tongue for a surprisingly long time. A decent whisky from sherry casks. 86 points.
Nose-86; Taste-87; Finish-86.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Certainly a good price-performance ratio for its age and alcohol content, if you like an exaggerated barrel influence. Tartaric acid, overly dominant wood spice, and tannins predominate.
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
I've had something similar in my glass before. It lacks that certain something. [84~87] nice, there is something to discover, purchase incentive only with good price-enjoyment ratio :-)
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Modern sherry profile. Raisins, plums, tobacco leaves, nutty barrel aromas, oak, subtle herbal notes, a hint of floor polish. Balsamic? |
| Вкус | 87 | Sweet, the alcohol pushes and tingles gently on the tongue. Raisins, wood spice, perhaps a hint of chocolate. |
| Финиш | 86 | Slow transition from sweet to drier, with cocoa, wood, and tobacco. Medium length. |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Not a complexity monster, but incredibly delicious. The age is there, strong presence of high quality wood notes, more on the spicy and dry chocolate side, not really fruity. The alcohol is incredibly well integrated, water makes it sharper, drink neat! Blind you would take this to be a well-matured €120 Scotch from a fine cask, at the actual price it's thus a no brainer, if you like your wood.
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
A whisky with a standout nose; palate and finish fall just a little short of expectations.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Enticing sherry notes, lively and appealing. |
| Вкус | 86 | Pleasant, but doesn’t fully deliver on the promise of the nose. |
| Финиш | 85 | Short-to-medium, a touch restrained. |
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