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5th April 2023 |
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Berry Bros &
Rudd unveil their 2023 Summer Release - five
Scotch single malt whiskies, these are
joined by a
English single malt from the Copper
Rivet distillery in Kent, an Exceptional
Cask Blended Malt, and a Brazilian Rum.
Berry Bros. &
Rudd has been at the forefront of spirit
innovation, from the inception of Cutty
Sark whisky in the early 20th century to
the introduction of their
limited-edition seasonal releases in
recent years. Their commitment to
pushing boundaries is once again
showcased in their 2023 Summer Release,
featuring an array of six Single Malt
Whiskies, an Exceptional Cask Blended
Malt, and a Brazilian Rum, with each
said to be displaying innovative spirits
and captivating flavour profiles sourced
from various corners of the world.
In commemoration of the 325th
anniversary of Britain's oldest spirits
merchant, the 2023 seasonal releases pay
homage to the now thriving English
whisky scene. Building upon the
remarkable success of their initial
English whisky bottling earlier this
year, which sold out within a mere five
minutes, the collection proudly presents
the Masthouse 2017 from Copper Rivet
Distillery in Kent. Despite its youthful
age, BBR tells me that this particular
expression stands out as one of the most
fruit-forward liquids that Berry Bros. &
Rudd experts have ever encountered.
Jonny McMillan, Reserve Whisky Manager
at Berry Bros. & Rudd, commented: "In
our very special anniversary year we
wanted to feature some of the English
distillers who are increasingly making
waves in the industry, proffering an
unparalleled sense of passion and
expertise. The second of four English
whiskies to be released this year,
Masthouse 2017 is a triumph representing
the promise of Copper Rivet distillery
and their production of one of the best
distillates in the UK, perhaps the
world."
Stephen Russell, Founder at Copper Rivet
Distillery, added: "This single cask
bottling series is very special indeed.
It marks a coming of age for both
English Whisky and for Masthouse Whisky.
Knowing the expertise, diligence and
passion for quality with which Berry
Bros. & Rudd selects the whisky it
bottles, we are very proud to see
Masthouse Single Malt Whisky in this
collaborative bottling – and the cask
the team has chosen is spectacular. Our
approach brings together the magic and
artistry of whisky-making, with the hard
science of distilling. It is an
intersection of tradition and
innovation; it seems fitting that, as a
first-generation family distillery, our
first independent bottling collaboration
would be with another family endeavour,
with many generations of rich
tradition."
The remainder of the release includes a
wonderfully old-style Exceptional
Blended Malt 1979 which demonstrates
Berry Bros. & Rudd’s long-standing
expertise in blended whiskies, along
with five Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
and a Brazilian Rum; covering a whole
spectrum of flavour.
The 2023 Summer Release, comprising of
the Masthouse 2017 Cask #16 (£125.00),
Exceptional Blended Malt 1979 Cask #5
(£450.00), Small Batch Benrinnes 2010
(£70.00), Glen Moray 2008 Cask #5710
(£90.00), Dufftown 2008 Pineau Finish
Cask #96 (£100.00), Caol Ila 2010
Oloroso Finish Cask #311751 (£108.00),
Orkney 2006 Oloroso Finish Cask #5051
(£120.00) and Epris 2o11 Cask #11
(£105.00), will be available from 15th
June 2023 at bbrspirits.com.
You will also a great selection of Berry Bros. & Rudd whiskies
available from specialist online whisky
shops such
as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
Hard To Find Whisky
and
Master of
Malt
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Masthouse 2017 Cask #16 Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
The nose displays a harmonious balance
of fresh tropical fruits and American
oak, with the two integrating
seamlessly. Aromas of fresh melon,
tinned pineapple and buttered popcorn
build in intensity. This balanced theme
continues on the palate, producing more
tropicality and oak-driven coconut with
a luxurious mouthfeel. There are further
fresh fruits on the palate before some
light spices appear. Considering this
whisky’s youthful age, it isn’t far
short of a masterpiece – one of the best
distillates being produced in the UK and
even the world.
RRP £125
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Exceptional Blended Malt 1979 Cask
#5 Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
This sublime blend dances out of the
glass: aromas of coconut and warm gorse
flowers interweave with melting butter
and honeyed toast - truly
mouth-watering. The palate is at once
vibrant and vast, with notes of mango,
delicate hemp, wood polish, beeswax and
spiced fruit, all rolling around the
mouth. The finish offers more fruit,
orange and lychee. An exceptionally
complex and ever-evolving glass of
whisky; if Tolstoy made whisky, it would
taste like this.
RRP £450
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Small Batch Benrinnes 2010 Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
The aromas of this Speyside heavyweight
somehow convey the texture of the liquid
itself; honey, fresh hay and warm floral
notes all build with citrus and fresh
Granny Smiths, emerging with time in the
glass. The palate is wonderfully
quaffable, showing rounded notes of
fruit and golden syrup with the meaty
character that Benrinnes is known for.
This bottle will disappear quickly when
placed at the centre of the card table
with a group of good friends.
RRP £70
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Glen Moray 2008 Cask #5710 Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
The nose immediately offers notes of
banana milkshake, praline ice cream, and
marzipan with cherry and apricot
emerging with time. Dried banana and
sweet wheat both show on the palate with
waves of vanilla pods, sweet oak and
cereals. The finish is long giving
cocoa, rice pudding and fruit salad.
RRP £90
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Dufftown 2008 Cask #96 Pineau Finish Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Enticing aromas of stewed apricot,
orange marmalade and lemon curd lure one
in. The addition of a little water
brings out for gentle baking spice and
vibrant green fruity distillate notes.
The palate is wonderfully fat and chewy,
throwing off more apricot, plums and
tobacco leaf. There’s a whiff of wood
smoke on the finish, along with a touch
of wood spice and a mouthwatering,
lingering note of fruit jams.
RRP £100
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Caol Ila 2010 Cask #311751 Oloroso
Finish Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
The interplay of peat and Sherry
commences immediately with aromas of
tarry peat smoke, rich Oloroso Sherry,
iodine and prunes, with a suggestion of
fireworks and beef jerky. The palate is
equally robust and complex with Caol
Ila’s sooty peat smoke wrapped in layers
of dried fruit and citrus, with notes of
vanilla pods, spice markets and salty
coastal breeze building with time. Waves
of full, oily Sherry wood roll across
the finish, with lasting peat smoke. A
robust and vigorous dram, best enjoyed
with robust friends over vigorous
conversation.
RRP £75
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Orkney 2006 Cask #5051 Oloroso
Finish Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
This hefty Orcadian gives a huge puff of
turfy peat smoke initially, much more so
than one expects from this distillery.
Soon, further aromas of heather bells,
leather and charcoal emerge. The palate
brings the Sherry wood influence, with
rich dried fruits and soft spices
balancing thick smoke, heather, honey
and grilled lime. This dram has huge
texture, which seems to integrate with
its turfy character. More sooty peat
comes through on the finish, with waves
of fruit and honey. A wonderful, chewy
masterclass in Orcadian turf.
RRP £120
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Epris 2011 Cask #11 Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
This exquisite Brazilian rum from Epris
distillery exudes a ripe fruitiness and
smoky depth on its first nosing. There
is a tarry element with underlying notes
of overripe banana cut with lime
astringency. Overall, this is elegantly
refined and finely balanced. The palate
has a grapier taste to it on first
approach, before settling and delivering
some caramelised elements. The banana
returns to soften the initial impact,
yet the citrus is plain to be felt. The
wood, from American refill barrels and
some indigenous Imbuana, is effortlessly
integrated. This is an excellent
marriage of 80% cane juice and 20%
molasses and quite a masterstroke of
blending the two. Distilled in 2011,
this landed in the UK at 6 years old to
mature in our damper climes and seems
all the better for it.
RRP £105
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