Berry Bros. & Rudd Sherry Cask Blended Malt Scotch Whisky BOXED SPIRITS Vanilla and cocoa powder in

Vanilla and cocoa powder in the lightly spiced finish

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Berry Bros. & Rudd Sherry Cask Blended Malt Scotch Whisky BOXED SPIRITS Vanilla and cocoa powder inThis is rich in cask characters, with baked orange, pronounced nutmeg notes, mace, peppercorn, and petrichor. The opening flavors of dark orange and syrupy caramel swerve headlong into pepper, root ginger, allspice, and nippy clove. Despite appearances, this is not awash with sherry dominated fruitiness, but the finish is long, with spice led dried fruits.