I’m sorry it has been so long since my last review. Life has taken over rather a lot meaning less time for writing. That being said, sometimes the opportunity has to be taken.
Full disclosure, once again, the sample for this review was sent to me by Charles Edge directly for the purposes of reviewing, at no cost to me. They have not seen this review before publishing and have not asked me to say nice things!
The Canmore brand from Charles Edge is a new one to me. In fact, it’s a new one to everyone! They are a sub brand of a new independent bottler of British spirits based out of London, currently operating under three main brands: Scots Gold, London Square and Canmore.
Scots Gold is a fairly standard range of blended malts. London Square is more aimed at the mixing world with a blended whisky, a gin and a vodka in the portfolio.
Canmore on the other hand is the premium single malt arm of the brand. Canmore, or “The Chief” was the first king of Scotland and is marketed for those with the warrior spirit and his sense of adventure. There is a core range consisting of a NAS single malt and a 12 year old single malt. Additionally there are a number of single cask offerings under the brand.
Today’s review is for the NAS single malt, but I also have the 12 year old and a range of the single cask offerings to try, and I will be reviewing those on here in good time.
The blurb on this promises a reassuringly complex and smooth single malt which is great for whisky drinkers both old and new.
“A well rounded and happy whisky with lots going for it. Would appeal to a young palate but would also delight a regular whisky drinker. Quite more-ish. Some sherry-like sweetness. Makes an impression” Dominic Roskrow, Whisky Critic.
The Liquid
This a Single Malt with no age statement. It is bottled at 40% and there’s no obvious mention of colouration or chill filtration. I have to assume the filtration has happened due to the ABV.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Warm straw on a late summer evening. Cox apples. Burnt sugar. Hints of cinnamon and a little aniseed. Golden raisins.
Palate: Vanilla custard, a little tart apple. A good dose of oaky tannins and some black pepper. There’s a hint of sweetness but it’s not sickly. It’s quite light. It slips down very easily.
Finish: Quite short but there is a lingering spice with some berry tartness.
Conclusion
I don’t often get on with 40% NAS single malts. I often find them quite thin and uninspiring. This is very drinkable though, and I will very much enjoy finishing my sample!
