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Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrels Single Malt. Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia. ABV: 46%. Tasted at Whisky a Day HQ, $140 (bottle).
Colour: Pinkish brass.
Nose: Juicy raisins, caramelised sugar, soft oak.
Palate: It’s all about the jam…blackberry jam and mulberry jam. Slightly oily and cooling mouth-coating, melted butter mouthfeel and flavours to start, then quickly fading to a drying slightly tannic sensation.
Finish: Long lingering blueberry jam, soft cigar leaves and a very well balanced oak. A slight warmth that tapers slowly, particularly on the tip of the tongue. A long tail…it’s like it doesn’t want to leave your mouth.
Comments: Morris of Rutherglen have been known for many years as excellent producers of fortified wines, particularly their Muscat for which the Rutherglen region is particularly renowned. So it came as a surprise to most of the industry when they announced themselves as brand new Australian whisky producer, releasing the the Morris Rutherglen Muscat Single Malt, along with its entry level 40% ABV sibling, the Morris Signature Single Malt.
The sneaky buggers from Morris kept these whiskies close to their chest rather than expending effort building brand awareness before their official launch. Judging by this Morris Rutherglen Muscat Single Malt, Morris have arrived – keenly priced and bloody delicious.
