Fable Whisky is a new independent bottler of single cask whiskies. Far from ordinary, they are founded on the old art of storytelling, combined with the modern arts of animation and illustration. They bring legendary myths and tales from Scotland to life through these visual arts, while showcasing the best single malts which they hand select to ensure distinctive tastes and intriguing characters – just like the stories of old. Fable’s Chapter whiskies feature a range of different distilleries, from Scotland’s most acclaimed, to those little known; from Glentauchers in Speyside to Glen Garish in the Highlands. All of Fable’s whiskies are bottled in their purest form: cask strength, natural colour, and without chill filtration. So you’re getting a great quality dram to go with the great tales of old. So pick a whisky or two, settle in somewhere comfy, and enjoy a jolly good story.
The Folk Details:
Distillery: Linkwood
Outturn: 322 bottles
Age: 7 years old
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Cask Type: A single hogshead
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Nose: Barley sugars, yellow fruit, apple, banana, apricot, peach. An obvious fragrant aroma of lemon zest. Further notes of ripe plums. Dilution brings ripe melon, guava, faint all spice.
Palate: Sweet and soft with lots of fruit and acidity, lemon, mint, cinnamon, and green tea. Lemon cake and dried pineapple. With water added – lively mouthfeel, fresh green herbal notes, charred.
Finish: Green grapes, kiwi, cinnamon, fresh green apple skin. Short – medium length with a clean freshness.
700ml