The building at 3 St. James's Street, London, is an institution. Behind its dark facade with five tall arched windows resides Britain's oldest spirits and wine merchant – since 1698.
Berry Bros. & Rudd can look back on an astonishing company history.
And on over three centuries of expertise in the field of premium spirits.
This expertise is demonstrated by the supplier to the British Royal Family, among other things, with unique single-cask bottlings, such as the cask from the Isle of Islay bottled exclusively for the German market.
Thanks to a finish in a cask previously used for the Italian sweet wine Vin Santo, this 2010 Caol Ila complements BBQ notes, peat smoke, maritime hints, and a touch of vanilla with dried and exotic fruits like mango and spiced melon.
Nose: The aroma is a delightful blend of sweet wood smoke and a hint of licorice. It conjures images of a fresh sea breeze and distant driftwood bonfires. Imagine milk chocolate delicately rolled in sweet ashes.
Taste: On the palate, it's full-bodied and notably spicy. A mix of white and black pepper, intertwined with sweet licorice, sets the stage. Soot and sweet ashes add depth, while ripe orchard fruits and a hint of citrus provide a balancing background.
Finish: The finish is medium to long, where the fruitiness becomes more refined, mingling seamlessly with sweet soot and warm ashes. Popcorn coated in salty caramel and milk chocolate, ending with just the barest whisper of oakiness.
