70 cl
Secret Speyside 2003 Grappa Cask Scyfion
Vendor code : 1236
While many believe that wine casks alone can significantly influence a whisky's profile, the Scyfion team is eager to prove otherwise. The cask and its previous ‘inhabitant’ shape the flavour of the whisky, saturating it with character. However, finishing in such casks is always like ‘walking on thin ice’. Secret Speyside 2003 Grappa Cask Scyfion was matured for 20 years: first in bourbon casks, then for nearly 3.5 years (44 months) in a grappa cask. This stravecchia grappa cask, previously used for aging wine, imparted its unique influence, creating an intriguing effect on the whisky's flavour.
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
Distillation date
2003
Bottling Date
2024
Age
20
Fortress
53,0%
Bottler
Scyfion
The Secret Speyside 2003 Grappa Cask by Scyfion is a single malt Scotch whisky, aged for 20 years and bottled in 2024 at a natural cask strength of 53%. Sourced from one of Speyside's oldest distilleries, renowned for its fruity and herbal profile, this whisky underwent an extended 44-month finishing period in a grappa cask. This unique maturation process enhances its inherent fruitiness while maintaining a harmonious balance. The release is limited to 102 bottles, each non-chill filtered and naturally colored, reflecting Scyfion's commitment to quality and authenticity.
Each Scyfion release is a limited batch of whisky, often consisting of no more than 100 bottles, each with its own unique story. Scyfion actively collaborates with producers from Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, and the Caucasus, using their casks to age its whisky. With the growth of winemaking in Ukraine, the brand is increasingly eager to use domestic casks. The idea of creating Scyfion whisky aged in Ukrainian casks emerged in 2004, with its realization occurring in 2008. The first successful experiment was the release of Glen Karadag, a blend of Scotch whisky and Koktebel Madera casks. This bold fusion of Celtic and Crimean Tatar cultures gained the brand recognition and a score of 90 points in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
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