Phillips Fermentorium Sanctuary 2024

Phillips Fermentorium Sanctuary Whisky Small Batch 2024 is a limited-release Canadian single malt handcrafted at Fermentorium Distilling Co. in Victoria, British Columbia. Made entirely from 100% barley malted by Phillips, it is aged in a combination of bourbon, beer and wine barrels for between five and nine years. Bottled at 42% ABV, it offers tobacco, vanilla, caramel and honey alongside chocolate, cookie dough and apricot, with a light texture and short finish.

Food Pairing: Roast pork, grilled chicken, aged cheddar, roasted nuts, apricot tart, chocolate desserts, or caramel sweets with vanilla and honey.

Tasting Notes: Sweet and approachable, combining tobacco, vanilla, caramel and honey with chocolate, cookie dough, apricot, gentle oak and subtle tannins.

Nose: Aromas of used oak, tobacco, vanilla, caramel and honey mingle with chocolate, cookie dough, honeysuckle and apricot.

Palate: Light and sweet, with honeyed malt, caramel and vanilla alongside chocolate, apricot and gentle tannins.

Finish: Short and smooth, with lingering honey, vanilla, soft oak and subtle tannin.

Serve: Enjoy neat, over ice, or in whisky cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.