Undisclosed Orkney Infrequent Flyers Single Wine Cask #5748 Whisky 22 Year Old · 2003 Vintage
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A single malt from Orkney released under the Infrequent Flyers series, this 22 year old was distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2025 from wine-matured cask number 5748 at 52.7% ABV. The release was limited to 287 bottles.
Wine cask maturation brings rich fruit and gentle spice influence to the spirit, adding layers of depth and sweetness that complement the core Island style. With Orkney whiskies typically showing a balance of light coastal character, gentle cereal notes and subtle malt sweetness, this long-aged wine cask release delivers a textured and expressive expression with both oak and vinous complexity.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with copper highlights and a wine-dark mahogany edge.
Nose
Aromas of vinous fruit richness—dark cherry, fig and plum—woven with red berry marmalade and a touch of vanilla. Gentle spice unfurls—nutmeg and cinnamon—against creamy malt and subtle cereals. Oak lends polish and a delicate wine-cask warmth, while a whisper of coastal brine hints at Orkney’s sea air. An elegant, textured nose with enduring sweetness and vinous depth.
Palate
Silky, fruit-forward palate; dark plum, fig and ripe orchard fruit mingle with ginger and vanilla from the wine cask. Vinous sweetness threads through toasted oak, cacao, and a touch of maritime salt, delivering a textured, balanced mouthfeel. Lingering spice and oak-driven warmth echo the 22-year maturation, while subtle cereal notes keep the island character in harmony.
Finish
Long, wine-kissed finish layered with dark red fruit, raisin and fig, tempered by gentle spice and toasted oak. Vinous depth lingers with a satin mouthfeel, a hint of sherry sweetness, and a whisper of maritime air.
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