The Heart of Scotland 5 Year Old Scotch Whisky brandy spiritsThe Heart of Scotland Scotch Whisky is a lesser known blended Scotch with a few expressions, including a 5 year old and an over 5 year old bottling. While formal tasting notes are limited, heres a general flavor profile based on available reviews and its 43% ABV presentation: Nose: Light and approachable, with toasted grain, vanilla, and a touch of green apple or pear. Palate: Smooth and mellow, offering sweet malt, toffee, and a gentle oak spice.
700ml Matured in Sherry Butt
In the mouth it is well balanced
residual sweetness
well balanced by animating acidity
the whisky takes its name from the “21 gun salute” which is a customary British gun salute
lightly rounded mid‑palate from perfectly timed harvesting
and fresh cut grass with a touch of smoke2
The Guide Hachette des Vins awarded this wine 1 star
Its mystique as a “curious” whisky comes from decades of evolving identity—a whisky that has danced between various expressions and packaging styles
Develops more classically that is
Overall: This complex whisky is finished in a combination of American white oak and European sherry casks
owners of Glen Spey Distillery
