The Winter Queen: 

Elizabeth Stuart was born in Falkland Palace in Fife in 1596, the eldest daughter of King James VI of Scotland. After a brief reign as Queen of Bohemia, Elizabeth spent most of her life in The Hague. In the face of war and exile, her shrewd diplomacy, tenacity and humour saw her political and cultural influence extend across Europe.

This unique fusion of Scotch malt whiskies and malt whisky from Zuidam Distillery (Millstone) in the Netherlands is a majestic tribute to a remarkable Scot.

Content:

• part of a refill ex-sherry butt distilled at Mortlach, Speyside;
• part of a refill ex-sherry butt distilled at Bowmore, Islay;
• part of an ex-sherry butt distilled at a Highland distillery;
• part of 2 refill ex-bourbon hogsheads distilled at Teaninich, Highland
• and part of a first fill ex-PX sherry hogshead distilled at Zuidam Distillery, Baarle-Nassau, Nederland

The 19 year old Zuidam whisky is the youngest whisky in this Fusion Whisky. All of the Scotch single malts are more than 30 years of age. 

Tasting notes:

Colour: mahogany in colour, with amber lights.

Nose: slightly nose drying, with blueberry compote, saddle soap and a dusting of coffee powder. Maritime notes also start to become apparent (moss and driftwood).

Palate: to taste, Parma Violets with highland toffee and touch of smoke creeping through.

Finish: a long finish with hints of dark chocolate and freshly ground coffee in abundance.