Double matured in Amoroso Casks from Jerez. Amaroso is an unusual sherry that blends both Oloroso and PX sherry together in casks. Diageos Distillers editions double mature their most famous whiskies and Talisker and Lagavulin are the standouts as they are robust enough to not be overly dominated by the cask influence. Still got the coastal smoky Talisker vibe but more rounded and sweeter.
In classic Australian style, this whisky has absolutely rippled flavour out of its cask. However, while I was expecting spiky youth in the spirit and the abv, it drinks with a maturity and ease that belies these facts. I have since bought two bottles. Absolutely delicious and as good, if not better, than it’s Scotch peers