Bell's Decanter Christmas 2010 Whisky 8 Year Old

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a mahogany glow.

Nose

Opulent nose of dark fruits—raisin, fig and plum—woven with roasted almond and orange zest. Rich sherry influence glints through caramel and toffee, while Christmas spices—cinnamon and clove—and a warm, toasted oak backbone give depth and invitation.

Palate

Silky palate layered with dried fruit and sherry sweetness. Raisins, fig and candied orange peel mingle with dark chocolate, toffee and vanilla, supported by velvety oak and gentle spice. Medium-bodied, well balanced, with a warm, lingering finish hinting at cinnamon and almond.

Finish

Warm, lingering finish of dried fruit, cacao and toasted almond, with subtle spice from the sherry cask. Orange zest and molasses weave through velvet oak, fading into a refined, gently sweet encore that coats the palate with elegance and length.