Edradour 12 yo (2012/2024), Small Batch – Sauternes Casks, 48.2%

Introduction

Edradour, Scotland’s smallest traditional distillery, has created this exceptional 12-year-old single malt as part of their acclaimed small batch series, showcasing their commitment to traditional methods and innovative cask selection.

Production Method

• Raw materials: 100% Scottish malted barley, processed in one of Scotland’s smallest production facilities in the picturesque Highland Perthshire region
• Distillation process: Slow distillation in Edradour’s traditional copper pot stills, among the smallest in Scotland, allowing for maximum copper contact and flavor development
• Maturation: Full 12-year maturation in first-fill Sauternes wine casks from Southwest France, providing distinctive sweet and fruity characteristics
• Special techniques: Small batch production with careful cask selection, natural color, non-chill filtered to preserve essential oils and flavor compounds

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich honeyed sweetness with apricot jam, ripe peaches, vanilla custard, and gentle oak spice, complemented by subtle malt and floral notes
• Palate: Luscious mouthfeel with layers of sweet dessert wine influence, poached pears, golden raisins, candied orange peel, honeycomb, and baking spices balanced with malt backbone
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering sweet wine notes, dried fruits, oak spice, and a pleasant dryness that balances the initial sweetness

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of still water to open up the complex flavors
• Food pairings: Pairs excellently with fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée, blue cheese, or dark chocolate with orange

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 48.2% ABV
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Highland (Perthshire)
• Certifications/Awards: Edradour has received numerous awards for their small batch releases, with their Sauternes cask expressions particularly praised by whisky critics

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Edradour 12-year-old Small Batch represents a perfect marriage between traditional Highland whisky character and the luscious sweetness of premier Sauternes wine casks.

As a limited small batch release from Scotland’s smallest traditional distillery, each bottle represents a rare opportunity to experience a truly distinctive expression that won’t be replicated in future batches.

Distilled and matured under the watchful eye of master distillers with generations of Highland whisky-making expertise, this expression stands as a testament to Edradour’s reputation for exceptional quality.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whisky enthusiasts and critics alike have consistently praised Edradour’s wine cask matured expressions for their exceptional balance and complexity.

By choosing this bottle, you join a discerning community of whisky collectors who recognize and value the distinctive character of small-batch, artisanal Scottish single malts.

The specialized Sauternes cask maturation technique employed by Edradour has earned particular acclaim for delivering a harmonious integration of whisky and wine characteristics rarely achieved by larger producers.

From Perthshire to You

Edradour has generously shared this exceptional expression from their limited stocks, offering a taste experience that showcases their unique heritage and craftsmanship.

The warmth and character of this whisky perfectly embodies the welcoming spirit of the Highland people and their time-honored distilling traditions.

Whether you’re already part of the Edradour family of admirers or discovering it for the first time, this 12-year-old Sauternes cask expression invites you to experience the very essence of artisanal Scottish whisky-making in every sip.