Ad Gefrin Tácnbora Sauternes Cask Whisky, 70cl

Tácnbora Sauternes Cask Finish has been finished for nine months in ex-Sauternes oak layering richness, structure, and subtle spice onto the original blend’s honeyed profile. Bottled at 58.2% for balance and flavour. Limited Edition.

On the nose, notes of honeyed apricots, cedar, orange peel, vanilla and spice are backed up on the palate with the flavours of toffee, almond, stone fruits, dried apricots, honey and oak. The finish lingers and coats the mouth with the tastes of coconut, white pepper, pine and vanilla.

Nose: Honeyed apricots, cedar, orange peel, vanilla, spice.
Palate: Toffee, almond, stone fruits, dried apricots, honey, oak.
Finish: Coconut, white pepper, pine, vanilla.

Sauternes is a sweet wine from Bordeaux’s Graves region, known for its richness and complexity. Made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot, the grapes partially raisin, concentrating sugars and flavours. With aromas  of honey, saffron, apricot, and stone fruits, it is often called “liquid gold.” Finishing Tácnbora whisky in these Sauternes casks for nine months imparts this elegance,  creating a harmonious bridge between Northumbria’s rugged hills and Bordeaux’s  sunlit vineyards, resulting in a distinctive, memorable whisky.

Tácnbora is the distillery's Standard-Bearer in every sense. As the first spirit from Ad Gefrin it tells the story of who they are and embodies their inspirations in one blend.

Each edition of Tácnbora will blend whiskies that represent the peoples of the Kingdom of Northumbria. Scottish, Irish, English, and Scandinavian whiskies will all feature as they await the arrival of their Single Malt.

• Independent family-owned distillery
• Blended and bottled in Northumberland
• Born of a centuries-old whisky distilling tradition