Derwent Distillery French Oak Tawny Whisky is a small-batch expression finished in French oak tawny casks, delivering a wine-influenced, balanced profile. Expect a rich amber spirit with red-fruit aroma, vanilla, and subtle spice, layered with toasted oak and cocoa. Suited for neat pours or a touch of water to open the fruit-forward finish.
Tasting notes:
- Appearance: Deep amber with copper highlights
- Nose: Red plum and raisin, fig, toffee, vanilla, baking spice, and cedar
- Palate: Rich, medium-full body; dried fruit, orange zest, dark chocolate, caramel; cinnamon and black pepper; oak accents
- Finish: Long, warming; cocoa, leather, spice, and a hint of orange zest, with lingering tannic oak