Country:
Scotland
Brand:
Glen Edward’s
Type:
Blended Malt Whisky
Bottled
by: Bardinet Group, Bordeaux
Age:
NAS (Probably around 3-5 Years)
Alcohol:
40%
Colour:
Dark Amber
Nose:
Light in character. Young Oak and Harsh Alcohol form the Welcome Committee
followed by some Malt, Brown Sugar, Hay, Nuts and Raisins. When nosing the rim
of the glass I get a bit of Honey and a hint of Peat.
Taste:
Slightly watery delivery with lots of Sugar and Spice and a bit of Malt. Not
much else going on!
Finish:
Short with Sugary Cereals, a touch of Honey, Licorice and White Pepper.
I
added a couple of drops of water. On the Nose you get rid of the sharp Alcohol but
other than that no big changes occur. Palate and Finish become slightly more smooth
and less Sugary. Still, it doesn’t make a whole lot of difference.
Rating:
74
Nose: 19.5 – Taste: 18 – Finish: 18 – Overall: 18.5
General Remarks: It’s not easy to find information
on this Malt Blend. It has a brother or sister that’s called Sir Edward’s, but
that’s apparently a Blend of Malt – and Grain Whiskies. Owner of the Brand names
is the French based Bardinet Group who also owns Glen Moray. This might give us
an indication as to the Edward’s core Malt ingredient. It ages in Oak Barrels. Ah
yes, the son of the owner of the Bardinet group, the late Paul Bardinet, is
called Edward! The whisky is apparently distilled by Leith Distillers from
Edinburgh, a daughter company of Whyte and Mackay. It is then shipped in bulk
to France where it is bottled in Bordeaux by Bardinet. I bought my Glen Edward’s
(same label as Sir Edward’s by the way) in the Duty Free Shop in Argentina. The
bottle states that the whisky is aged and distilled in Scotland and mentions
the name Bardinet , Blanquefort. The latter is a northern suburb of Bordeaux.
Apparently there is also a 12 Years Expression of Sir Edward.
Drinking Experience Neat: Okay
Drinking Experience on the Rocks: Okay
Conclusion:
Drinkable but utterly boring. It smells and tastes a bit like a cheaper version of the Whyte & Mackay’s Special Blend. Coincidence?
Who knows!
Jan van den Ende September 13, 2012