About the spirit
Here it is! Naked's first-ever Single Malt Whisky
Whisky-loving Angels have been begging us to do a Single Malt for ages, so we paid a visit to our whisky wizz Rupert to see if he had anything special hiding up his sleeve. And lo and behold… he pulled out this beautifully-aged, smooth Speyside Scotch, poured us a wee dram, and put a great, big smile on our face.
A single malt whisky is a little like a single vineyard wine, it’s got extra complexity and unique flavours and aromas that come from being made by a particular distillery. This 10-year-aged Single Malt Whisky from the historic Linkwood distillery was made from just three casks, each of which were re-charred hogsheads - a rarely-seen type of cask which imparts additional flavours of nuts, cream and spice.
For many whisky fanatics, Speyside is seen as THE authentic Scotch. This is a classic example, with less of the smoky, fiery flavours of some whiskys and more delightful fruit characteristics. You get fresh aromas of green apple and orange peel, and subtle hints of spice, while the flavours are full and round, with notes of juicy orange, salted almonds, and nutmeg. It’s an outstanding taste experience, but with a limited supply of only 1,100 bottles to go around hundreds of thousands of Angels, you may need to act quick to secure your share.
Best before
No BBD as whisky can age for many decades in the bottle. Unlike wine, the key to ageing a whisky is to store it upright, because you don't want the cork in touch with the alcohol.
Serving advice
To appreciate all the complexity of this Single Malt Whisky, the simplest way to serve it is neat. After your first tasting, if you like, you can add a drop or two of water to open up the flavours and soften the alcohol.
Food match
Perfect savoured on its own, you might also enjoy this whisky while snacking on some dried fruit and nuts, or with soft cheeses such as a brie.
Contains sulphites
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UK
Scotland
Spirit
46.0% ABV
70cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Meet the spirit maker - Rupert Patrick
- Years ago Rupert had a wild idea to start his own whisky business. He knew he needed to gain experience in the industry first, so he set off to travel the world selling scotch and made contacts all over Scotland.
- A chance discovery in 2016 gave him the nudge to go it alone. He came across the whisky ledgers of his great great grandfather, James Eadie. They revealed the secrets behind a once highly-regarded family blend, and Rupert knew he had to revive it.
- He persuaded one of Scotland’s most experienced and distinguished Master Blenders, Norman Mathison, to come out of retirement and the pair have worked tirelessly ever since. Norman’s skill, Rupert’s dedication and Angels' support has brought this blend back to life... and it stands out from the crowd today, just as it did 170 years ago.
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