Kamm & Sons Islay Cask British Aperitif

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 43%

Proof: 86°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

First launched in 2017, this limited edition based on Kamm & Sons original blend was re-released in 2018. Made with 45 botanicals including ginseng, fresh grapefruit peel, manuka honey, elderflower and juniper, the aperitif is matured for three months in casks previously used to age Islay whisky.

Only be 1,500 bottles were released in October 2018, all individually numbered and signed by Alex Kammerling, the founder of Kamm & Sons.

Serve on-the-rocks or stirred two parts to one-part Punt e Mes sweet vermouth.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 05/11/2018

Appearance:

Clear, deep orange amber.

Aroma:

Earthy bonfire smoke, citrus oils, pine and eucalyptus.

Taste:

Slightly sweet with pronounced zesty orange and grapefruit, wood smoke, toasty oak and cinnamon spice.

Aftertaste:

Marmalade citrus notes and light smoke continue with in the long, lightly bitter, elegant finish.

Overall:

Perfectly balanced and bittersweet. This is delicious! Fabulously complex and well-integrated with pronounced citrusy marmalade, wood smoke, toasty oak and cinnamon spice. Pour into your hip-flask and enjoy neat from the glass as a winter warmer.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 5060243410054
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Product Reference Code: KAMMIC6X70

Composition

C02 injected? No

Accreditation

Suitable for Vegetarians
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Produced by: Kamm & Sons
UK distribution by: Love Drinks Ltd
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