Edition 11 & Edition 14

Fisherman’s Retreat Limited Edition 11 is another exciting venture into the unknown in our cask exploration quest!

An ex Yalumba Fortified Muscat cask from the heart of the Barossa Valley in South Australia has been the home to this beautiful, lightly peated Highland spirit from the Glenglassaugh Distillery!

10 long years of cask and spirit working together has resulted in this amazing dram of depth and character that will leave you wanting more. Best be quick though, with only 409 bottles produced this won’t last long!

Tasting Notes

Appearance

From bottle to glass this whisky looks immense, the rich tones of this beautifully coloured, copper toned spirit is like a stunning sunrise that you just can’t ignore.

On rolling the glass you get a glimpse of what has been occurring over the last 10 years of this spirit’s life, natural oils from both cask and spirit contained within are imparted on the glass for all to see, on watching this legacy of tears return to the spirit one can only imagine the delicacies that lie ahead.

Just a glance at this whisky is an invitation to try something that will take you on a journey of mouthwatering indulgence.

Nose

A medley of sweet fruits instantly takes the lead on this 10 year old Glenglassaugh.

Raisins, dates and figs stand out from the crowd, notes of caramel and vanilla push through whilst a subtle hint of peat is present in the background but never overpowering the unique and flavoursome notes that this spirit has to give.

Palate

An immense and joyful dram indeed, following on from the nose this does not let the palate down.

Raisins, figs, and blossom honey deliver the sweetness that could go toe to toe with any sherry cask.

Vanilla, berries and hints of cinnamon are just the few that shine through amongst others, as with the nose a gentle hint of peat is present towards the back of the palate which compliments this dram even more.

Finish

This is a great result for The Fisherman’s Retreat Anniversary Limited Edition 11.

The Glenglassaugh spirit and Yalumba Fortified Muscat cask have worked as one to produce a truly distinctive and one of a kind single malt whisky.

Bottled at cask strength (54.6%) there are only 409 bottles in existence.

The Fisherman’s Retreat Edition 14 single cask single malt whisky has arrived! This Arran Lochranza spirit bottled at 50% abv has been maturing patiently for over 10 years in a former Yalumba Fortified Wine cask from the heart of the Barossa Valley in South Australia. A decade of cask maturation has evolved this already beautiful lightly peated spirit into a whisky of amazing depth and character that cannot be ignored. As with all of The Fisherman’s Retreat Limited Editions this truly unique expression of Lochranza is the only one of its kind to ever be produced.

Distillery – Lochranza, Isle of Arran
Cask Type – Fortified Wine
Age – 10 Years
Distilled 12/11/2013
Bottled 08/04/2024
Bottles;
373 at 50.0% abv
70cl

Appearance
Gazing upon this spirit immediately draws your attention to the beautiful vibrant colours that resonate from this bottle. Once in the glass a whole new perspective takes hold, burnt amber and copper tones blend seamlessly to keep you transfixed, a roll of the glass imparts the natural oils from both cask and spirit leaving a gentle flow of tears rolling down the glass.

Nose
Dried fruits, toffee and vanilla lead the way in this 10 year old Lochranza, a subtle note of peat is present but in no way over powering, left a little longer, blossom honey and hints of lemon zest become more apparent when left to rest.

Palate
The boldness of this dram is something to be admired indeed, following on from the nose an initial sweetness fills the palate with fruity flavours imparted from the fortified wine cask, raisins, dates and figs to name a few, honey and citrus notes are also present, the gentleness of the spirit shines through with a subtle sweet peat smoke to round off this dram in style. At 50% abv the drinker has a lot to play with here.

Finish
This single malt, single cask whisky delivers on every front! The lightly peated Lochranza spirit has worked in harmony with the Yalumba Fortified Wine Cask to produce another outstanding and distinctive Limited Edition. Only 373 bottles available at 50% abv.