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Defilement · World whisky

Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement)

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

World whisky · United Kingdom · 46.2% ABV · 700 ml

$489.99 USD

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About this bottle

A world whisky from United Kingdom, Blended 40 Year Old Whisky (Defilement) is part of the Spirit Hives whiskey selection. It is bottled at 46.2% ABV, carrying a 40-year age statement, in a 700 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Cooked apples and pears with a drizzle of caramel, followed by a touch of citrus oils bringing some lightness to the rich, complex nose; on the palate: Salted butter spread on crusty bread still warm from the oven, a slow build of fragrant smoke and earthy vanilla, with walnut and pecan introducing a touch of oiliness; finish: Decadent coffee and freshly ground spices, along with a hint of blackberry.

Tasting notes

Nose
Cooked apples and pears with a drizzle of caramel, followed by a touch of citrus oils bringing some lightness to the rich, complex nose.
Palate
Salted butter spread on crusty bread still warm from the oven, a slow build of fragrant smoke and earthy vanilla, with walnut and pecan introducing a touch of oiliness.
Finish
Decadent coffee and freshly ground spices, along with a hint of blackberry.

Product facts

Producer / brandDefilement (derived from the product title)
StyleWorld whisky
CategoryWhiskey › World whisky
CountryUnited Kingdom
Alcohol46.2% ABV (92.4 proof)
Bottle size700 ml
Age statement40 years
PackSingle bottle
CollectionsAged 12 years and overAged 18 years and over$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-7695759245450
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

World whiskies reward curiosity: taste neat, then with water. Pair with dishes from the whisky’s home region.

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