Naked Malt Blended Malt Scotch Whisky was launched in 2011 as The Naked Grouse and later transitioned from a blended Scotch to a blended malt made entirely from single malts. Produced by Edrington Group, it includes malts from The Macallan, Highland Park and The Glenrothes. The whisky matures in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks, known as “naked” casks, which have not previously held whisky. It is bottled at 40% ABV, chill filtered and colored.
As always, don’t turn your nose up at a blend. This is malt whisky, and decent stuff for the price. Old blends can be a nice avenue for adventure too; often they can be picked up for reasonable prices at auction. Keep an eye out for this one as the year draws to a close, it’ll be a popular winter warmer for sure.
Oak flavors pepper the experience and the finish ends on a fruity and tangy finish. Solid whisky and a great value. One to seek out and have on hand for a daily dram.
