First-filled or refilled bourbon barrel made of American white oak is the most common type of malt whiskey. However, 100% bourbon barrel-ripened whiskey is not common, it is generally mixed with Sherry barrels or other oak barrels to create a more balanced whiskey.
It is said that the Laphroaig distillery on Irey is the first distillery to use bourbon barrels, dating back to 1923. Most Scottish wineries only began to use bourbon barrels in the mid-1940s. The US Cooper’s Union legislated in the 1920s and 1930s that bourbon whiskey can only use the brand new oak barrels, causing American distillery to overflow a large number of bourbon barrels, which happened to be the biggest source of the scotch whiskey barrel aging type.
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Typical aromas after maturing of bourbon buckets include caramel, butterscotch, honey, vanilla , coconut, almonds and ginger. Many wineries also rebake or charred Bourbon barrels to create more flavor. Below
, I recommend 10 single malt whiskeys that are 100% bourbon-cooked.
1. Glencadam 10 Years Old
Alcohol: 46% ABV, Origin: Scottish Highlands , International price: US$47
wine was released in 2008. It is 100% matured by high-quality bourbon barrels, exquisitely balanced, with mellow, rich, spring-like vanilla flavor and unique smoky texture. It has a round and mellow entrance, rich and fragrant, with a long aftertaste, sweet, and a smooth feeling of dried snow pears. He has scored 95 points in the 2019 Whiskey Bible and 98 points in the 2019 International Wine and Spirits Challenge (IWSC).
Glencadam is a seriously underrated distillery. Dave Broom, author of World Whiskey Map, once said: "This is a distillery I like very much, and I think it is absolutely underrated." The distillery was founded in 1825, but it was not until 2005 that it released its first single malt whiskey, Glencadam 15 Years Old. Since its founding, the distillery has maintained a pair of stills, , and has not changed the shape of the still in the past 200 years. In particular, the Ryan arm of the still faces 15 degrees upwards, creating a more unique and detailed flavor, which will produce a sweet and fruity flavor after aging.
2. Glenmorangie 10 YO
Alcohol: 40% ABV, Origin: Scottish Highlands, International price: $43
wine model 100% aged in North American white oak bourbon barrels, blending the iconic floral aromas, sweet citrus, herbs and almonds, and a delicate and spicy flavor. He won the gold medal in the 2018 San Francisco International Spirits Competition.
Grange Distillery was founded in 1843. Since its establishment, the distillery has always stood out in the industry with its excellent quality and is highly respected. Its water source comes from Tarlogie Spring, which has been buried underground for hundreds of years, and the highest distiller in Scotland ensures the pure and meticulous taste of its whiskey and retains the original flavor of malt to the greatest extent. In addition, Granger is an expert and pioneer in the management of whiskey barrels in the world. All barrels are discarded only twice and will be discarded to ensure the stability of the wine quality and fragrance.
3. Edradour 11 Year Old 2006 (3rd Release)
Alcohol: 59.2% ABV, Origin: Scottish Highlands, International price: US$92
liquor distillation was bottled in March 2006, bottled in June 2017, only aged in bourbon barrels, and bottled in strong barrel alcohol. Smelling the fragrance is like entering a chocolate shop, with the fragrance of cocoa beans and whipped cream, and a hint of oak. The creamy taste in the mouth is rich, layered toffee and melted chocolate, and it also exudes a bit of spicy peppery flavor. The aftertaste is chewy barley and sweet popcorn, as well as some cloves.
Edrado Distillery was established in 1825. It is the most compact single malt whiskey distillery in Scotland and even the world. There are only 3 people in the distillery and insist on purely manual production.The equipment of the distillery has not changed on the day it was established. The annual output of 96,000 liters of whiskey is all bottled in a single malt whiskey, with a small quantity and a high quality.
4. Glenkinchie 12 YO
Alcohol: 43% ABV, Origin: Lowlands of Scotland, International price: $76
wine model 100% marinated in bourbon barrels. It is a light and delicious, floral whiskey with citrus and cream flavors. It is often described as "breakfast whiskey".
Grand Kunch Distillery was founded in 1825 and is located in the low region of Scotland, England. It is often called "The Edinburgh Malt from Edinburgh" because it is close to Edinburgh (Edinburgh ). The whiskey produced is fragrant and light in shape, making it very suitable for drinking as aperitif .
5. The Glenlivet 12 YO First Fill
Alcohol: 40% ABV, Origin: Scottish Spees, International price: $51
Wine style has been aged for 12 years. It has rich aromas of toffee, wood, black pepper, and a little herbs and flowers; the taste is soft, with the flavor of fresh grains, oranges, nougat and baked bread, and a little green pepper; the afterglow is medium and has the aroma of grain.
Founded in 1924, Granwit is the first Scotch whisky distillery to have a legal license and the first to export whisky and achieve great success.
6. The Balvenie 15 YO Single Barrel Ex-Bourbon Cask)
Alcohol: 47.8% ABV, Origin: Scottish Spisce, International price: 94.4 euros
wine distilled on February 24, 1999, bottled on December 12, 2014, barrel number 3860, Bourbon barrel, limited to 350 bottles, with obvious honey and vanilla flavor, accompanied by pear, cream, caramel, smoked oak aroma, smooth and soft in the mouth, heavier cream, slightly sweet in taste, with malt white chocolate and citrus flavor, with a long and spicy feeling.
Fuer was founded in 1892 and has its own farm. It covers an area of 1,000 acres of land and is planted with traditional Scottish barley. The winery also retains the traditional floor sterilization process. The whiskey produced by the distillery has a sweet taste of honey and vanilla, which allows it to combine the flavors of different barrels well. The combination of fruit honey and vanilla fragrance makes Beverage the typical Spessy winery.
7.Callila 18 YO
Alcohol: 43% ABV, Origin: Isle, Scotland, International Price: US$132
wine style is meticulous, perfectly showing the ultimate balance between smoke and peat, reminiscent of the brilliant bonfire on the beach, sweet and a little sour, like an unforgettable first love at the age of 18. As an Iray Island wine style, the peat taste is neither light nor heavy nor extreme, just like the "Voice of Iray Island", mellow and mature, delicate and delicate.
Carl Lira was founded in 1846 and is the largest distillery in the Islei Island. At first, Carl Lira only played the role of raw wine supply and later began to produce single malt whiskey products. It soon attracted a group of enthusiasts. Its style is special and charming, with a mixture of smoky bacon, salmon, grass and wet coal, extending the ocean and smoky flavor to the extreme, becoming the first choice for the entry-level wine styles of Ireland.
8.Glenfiddich 19 Year Old - Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask
Alcohol: 40%ABV, Origin: Scottish Spees, International price: $175
Wine is one of the trilogy of Age of Discovery. It is ripe with the first fill-in-bourbon barrel, with the flavor of toffee and deep citrus, balancing the faint smoky smell of dry oak. The taste is complex and distinct, with the flavors of vanilla, fine leather and tobacco. It has a sweet and velvety texture, and is accompanied by the spicy flavors of cardamom and nutmeg , and the aftertaste is long and warm.
Granfidy is the world's best-selling whiskey brand, founded by William Grant in 1886.For more than 100 years, Glenfidi Distillery has been owned and operated by the family and has been passed down for 5 generations. It is one of the few distilleries in the world that still insists on hiring coopers to repair and take care of each barrel in the factory.
9.Gaumalan Classic Solo Series Bourbon Barrel (Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Cask Strength)
Alcohol: 43% ABV, Origin: Taiwan, China, International Price: US$140
Wine style is matured in bourbon barrels and bottled with strong barrel alcohol, with very fresh herb and coconut flavors, as well as some biscuit dough, followed by tropical fruit flavors of bananas and mangoes. The mouth is sweet and spicy, and peppery, then a slight tannin bitterness, but a lot of fruity flavors (pear, apple, strawberry and cream) to balance it. The aftertaste is medium length, full of spicy grapefruit and bitter oak with a hint of vanilla in the background.
Gemalan is located in Yilan County, Taiwan, China. It is the first whiskey distillation factory in Taiwan. It was built in December 2005. In March 2006, the first drop of new wine was distilled out. In December 2008, the first whiskey in the distillery, the classic single malt whiskey in Germalan was launched. Since 2010, the distillery has begun its own winning process. During its 10 years of listing, it has accumulated more than 270 gold medals in various international competitions (including the most important 2015 WWA World Whiskey Awards, the best single malt whiskey in the world), and has been awarded the title of "World's Best Distilled Liquor Factory" five times, successfully becoming one of the world's well-known first-class whiskey brands.
10. Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel
Alcohol: 48% ABV, Origin: Japan, International Price: US$2304
Wine model is ripe by 180 liters of first-filled bourbon barrel, elegant and smooth, emitting a hint of vanilla, toffee and a subtle sweetness.
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