The antique fruitique boutique

$885

Cask No. 7.284 The Antique Fruitique Boutique spent all 32 years in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead, capturing the essence of 7’s storied distillate. The concentration of flavor is remarkable –fresh and preserved fruits marry pipe tobacco and old tea chests for an odyssey of unforgettable flavors. This superb whisky is a testament to the beauty achieved through slow maturation and patient cask management.

Flavour Profile:

Old & Dignified
Age:

32 years
Region:

Speyside, Lossie
Cask:

Refill hogshead
ABV:

47.5%
Distilled Date:

April 10, 1992
USA Allocation:

60
VOL:

700mL

Tasting Panel Notes

Opening the door to the boutique we were hit by a waft of intense fruit and pipe tobacco. Tart aromas of apples and quince jelly mingled with dried mango, cola-flavoured sweets and the dust of an old fruit cellar. Antique glass sweetie jars were crammed with cherry lips, crumbling chalky lovehearts and fizzy sherbet chews flavoured with violets. After adding a small dash of water our attention was drawn to an old tea chest in the corner. Sitting on top was a vase of geraniums, while we found a stash of apple tobacco and tea tree oil inside. Then we struck gold – hiding in the fridge was a nectarine trifle, adorned with gooseberries, dried apricots and slices of honeydew melon rolled in toasted coconut shavings.

About The Vaults Collection:

The Vaults Collection is a selection of the finest and rarest single cask, single malt whisky, set aside from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s most remarkable stocks over the years. They have been released from the depths of our treasure trove of casks, after decades of slow maturation and careful nurturing. The Vaults Collection represents the whisky lover’s dream. The Collection takes its name from the Society’s historical home at The Vaults in Leith, Scotland’s oldest commercial building in continuous use whose connection with the drinks world dates back to the 12th century. Each bottle has a specially designed label and is offered in a beautiful wooden box.