Edradour 12 years 2012 - 2025 St. Michael Eppan Merlot Casks

Edradour, a distillery known for its artisanal approach and unique style, has created something special with this 12-year-old expression. Matured in St. Michael Eppan Merlot wine casks, this whisky offers a rich combination of fruity and spicy notes, with a silky texture and subtle depth. The influence of the Merlot casks adds an elegant balance of red berries, soft tannins, and a hint of oak, giving this Edradour a distinctive and refined character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh red berries, raspberries, and ripe plums, combined with notes of vanilla, milk chocolate, and a touch of roasted nuts. A subtle hint of cinnamon and cedarwood adds extra complexity.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with layers of cherries, blackcurrants, and caramel. The Merlot influence brings a light spiciness with notes of nutmeg and a touch of tobacco, while the creamy texture ensures a refined drinking experience.

Finish

Long and elegant with a lingering balance between fruity and spicy notes. Hints of oak, cocoa, and dried fruits remain subtly present, adding depth to the whisky.

Edradour Distillery

Edradour Distillery is located in the picturesque highlands of Scotland, near the village of Pitlochry in Perthshire. Founded in 1825, Edradour is known as one of the smallest traditional distilleries in Scotland, which adds to the charm and exclusivity of the whisky.

A specific feature of Edradour is its artisan production, which still involves a lot of handwork. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and produces only a limited amount of whisky per year. This results in unique and carefully crafted single malts. Edradour whiskies are known for their rich and full flavour profiles, with notes of sherry, fruitcake, honey and spices. The whisky is mainly matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, which contributes to the complexity and depth of flavours.

The combination of historic charm, artisan production and rich flavour profiles makes Edradour a beloved name among whisky connoisseurs worldwide.