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CASK NO. 3.357

Home is Where the Hearth Is

£195.00
  • ABV 55.7%
  • Age 20 years
  • DISTILLED DATE 16/02/2004
  • CASK TYPE 2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead
  • REGION Islay
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The Creators Collection brings liquid storytelling to life with rare, aged whiskies curated to create the ultimate whisky flights. 

Homecoming: the essence of heritage is the second release from this series. It pairs the liquid art of whisky making with the illustrations of Leith-based artist, Shona Hardie, the artist behind Endless Discoveries, Infinite Adventures in The Vaults. The Homecoming collection is a tribute to the Society’s heritage, celebrating our spiritual home at The Vaults and its place within the history of Leith.  

Each of the four bottles in the collection draws on the senses, connecting members to the past while embracing The Vaults in its present and future forms. Every sip is a celebration of tradition, offering a deeper connection with the Society. 

The Homecoming Collection 

Cask No. 3.357: Home is where the hearth is

Cask No. 35.388: Snug and toasty

Cask No. 38.43: Bar-room buzz

Cask No. 76.154: Shore reflections

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Tasting Notes

Juicy fruits including mangoes, melons, and pineapples soaked in rum were neatly arranged before being sprinkled with brown sugar, and blowtorched until their corners blackened. Doused with clotted cream, they were then piled on to scotch pancakes and drizzled with maple syrup. In the meantime, duck breasts sizzled in a pan until their skins went crispy. And the sweet smell of almonds emanated from frangipane tarts, topped with raspberry jam and apricot slices. After adding water we flambéed a banana, serving it with coconut cream, key lime pie, and a glass of chilled root beer. And for a delightful finish we dished up ripe papaya, honeydew melon, and smoked duck with redcurrant jelly. After spending 17 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead this was transferred to a second fill oloroso hogshead for the remainder of its maturation.

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