AMRUT Master Distiller's Reserve PX Sherry Butt, 50% ABV

For the sherry lovers, we certainly do not mind a wholesome annual release of sherry single casks that does not break the bank. The Master Distiller’s Reserve finds the middle ground for that, where select quality single casks are chosen by the master distiller of Amrut for bottling. This whisky was aged in ex-bourbon cask and then in an old Pedro Ximenez sherry cask, and notably marks the first peated expression aged in a sherry cask for Amrut.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dominant aromas of dried fruits, figs, and plums evolving on caramel, chocolate, and tobacco. In the background, there are also sweet notes of melon and phenols.

Palate: The attack on the palate is faithful to the nose: on dried fruits, caramel, and honey. The mid-palate is syrupy with flavors of lemon, tobacco, and a touch of spices.

Finish: Sweet and dry accompanied by phenols. Profile: Gourmet and peaty.

Key Information

Serving Suggestions
First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let is settle down for at least 5-10 minutes.

Help yourself to a 'warm up malt' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the whisky, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirits, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!