and was in its day one of the whiskies with the highest phenolic content at 140 PPM in the world
It’s being talked up as being able to last for decades and I think it will but not because of any massive structure but rather how pure and harmonious it is
North British and Cameronbridge distilleries which has been matured in a variety of different casks before being brought together to create this limited edition
They add this extra dimension by inserting seared French oak staves into the barrels (with the stave profile "number 46" - thus the name)
Released after Passover each year
Meerlust Rubicon 1994 1000ml and was in its dayRubicon remains the quintessence of refined understatement serious, medium textured vinosity, ripe but not overripe berry flavours, moderate grip from tannins, essentially dry rather than fruity sweet. Here, the blend is about 65 70% cabernet, 20 25% merlot, balance Cabernet. Franc. The 1994 is traditional in style with a freshness that belies its age, red berry fruit and delicate complexity.