Berry Bros and Rudd Blended Malt 24 Year Old 1999 #1

Berry Bros. and Rudd Blended Malt 24 Year Old 1999 #1 is a limited-release Blended Malt Scotch Whisky independently bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd. Distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2023 after approximately 24 years of maturation in a hogshead, this expression showcases the depth and complexity of mature Scottish malt whisky. Bottled at 50.1% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, it offers a rich combination of roasted nuts, dark chocolate, dried fruits, gentle smoke, and warming oak spice. Its silky texture and lingering citrus character create a balanced, mature whisky with considerable depth.

Food Pairing: Roast beef, smoked duck, aged cheddar, roasted almonds, dark chocolate, coffee-based desserts, and dried fruit cake.

Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, roasted coffee, toasted nuts, dried apricots, caramel, gentle smoke, citrus, and warming spices.

Nose: Aromas of freshly roasted coffee, chocolate-covered espresso beans, toasted almonds, and subtle wood smoke, complemented by aged leather, raisins, dried apricots, and baked apples.

Palate: Silky and richly textured, offering layers of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, salted caramel, and malt sweetness. Notes of pineapple, apple cinnamon oatmeal, ginger, and black pepper introduce a lively contrast to the whisky's deeper roasted flavours.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering chocolate, roasted nuts, gentle oak spice, orange citrus, and a subtle smoky character.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. Allow the whisky to breathe briefly before tasting, or add a few drops of water to soften its 50.1% strength and reveal additional fruit, malt, and oak complexity.