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The Founders’ Casks Expression 6
Single Malt
The Founders’ Casks Expression 6 is finally here. The 6th of 6 expressions of single malt whisky that demonstrate to the whisky loving community the types of whiskies that we are aiming to craft at our new distillery in Longyan, Fujian Province, China.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CHINA
The Backstory
If you’ve missed the previous three articles, telling you about our journey to this point and what it actually took for us to be able to release The Founders’ Casks Expressions then you can catch up with the links below.
CLICK HERE to read part one.
CLICK HERE to read part two.
CLICK HERE to read the final part
The Series
The series consists of 6 bottlings, all released at cask strength and each expressing an individual aspect of our approach to whisky maturation and cask finishes. They are all 700ml bottles
They include virgin oak, ex-bourbon cask, Madeira cask, port casks and sherry casks in various combinations to create what we believe to be some very interesting whiskies.
The Founders’ Casks Expression 6 Cima Corgo
The Founders’ Casks Expression 6 is a celebration of tawny port, this expression is bottled straight from the cask at 58.1% ABV and non-chill filtered for full flavour integrity.
Tasting Notes for Expression 6
¥488.88
The Founders’ Casks Expression 5
Single Malt
The Founders’ Casks Expression 5 is finally here. The 5th of 6 expressions of single malt whisky that demonstrate to the whisky loving community the types of whiskies that we are aiming to craft at our new distillery in Longyan, Fujian Province, China.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CHINA
The Backstory
If you’ve missed the previous three articles, telling you about our journey to this point and what it actually took for us to be able to release The Founders’ Casks Expressions then you can catch up with the links below.
CLICK HERE to read part one.
CLICK HERE to read part two.
CLICK HERE to read the final part
The Series
The series consists of 6 bottlings, all released at cask strength and each expressing an individual aspect of our approach to whisky maturation and cask finishes. They are all 700ml bottles
They include virgin oak, ex-bourbon cask, Madeira cask, port casks and sherry casks in various combinations to create what we believe to be some very interesting whiskies.
The Founders’ Casks Expression 5 Virginia
The Founders’ Casks Expression 5 is a celebration of peat, this expression is bottled straight from the cask at 52.1% ABV and non-chill filtered for full flavour integrity.
Tasting Notes for Expression 5
Obviously this Expression 5 photo takes inspiration from all the whisky shots taken in beautiful scenery….
We drew samples of this The Founders’ Casks Expression 5 and through a panel of 12 whisky enthusiasts, we created these collective tastings notes.
The nose is gentle, with soft aromas of vanilla and green apples which are brightened with mixed herbs and whispers of hay. It’s creamy on the palate, laced with sweet peat smoke and freshly scraped vanilla pods. These pave the way for amber barley sugars, which twist into a lingering finish of marmalade and peppery spice.
The Packaging for Expression 5
As with all bottles in this series, it comes with an ultra premium box to display your bottle. The packaging also names everyone that was involved in our project, at the point of creating these whiskies.
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¥488.88
The Founders’ Casks Expression 4
Single Malt
The Founders’ Casks Expression 4 is finally here. The 4th of 6 expressions of single malt whisky that demonstrate to the whisky loving community the types of whiskies that we are aiming to craft at our new distillery in Longyan, Fujian Province, China.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CHINA
The Backstory
If you’ve missed the previous three articles, telling you about our journey to this point and what it actually took for us to be able to release The Founders’ Casks Expressions then you can catch up with the links below.
CLICK HERE to read part one.
CLICK HERE to read part two.
CLICK HERE to read the final part
The Series
The series consists of 6 bottlings, all released at cask strength and each expressing an individual aspect of our approach to whisky maturation and cask finishes. They are all 700ml bottles
They include virgin oak, ex-bourbon cask, Madeira cask, port casks and sherry casks in various combinations to create what we believe to be some very interesting whiskies.
The Founders’ Casks Expression 4 Jerez
The Founders’ Casks Expression 4 is finished in Oloroso sherry casks from the city of Jerez in southern Spain. Perfect for whisky lovers who can’t get enough of warm holiday sweet, this expression is bottled straight from the cask at 55.8% ABV and non-chill filtered for full flavour integrity.
Tasting Notes
We drew samples of this The Founders’ Casks Expression 4 and through a panel of 12 whisky enthusiasts, we created these collective tastings notes.
Aged sherry saturates the nose with a rich bouquet of sultanas, nutmeg and dates, which are held aloft on a light base of toasted oak. A final waft of orange peel announces a honeyed palate that brims with dried fruits, berries and plums, topped off with hazelnuts and sharp pepper. The finish is dry and oaky, powdered with an earthy dash of cacao.
The Packaging
As with all bottles in this series, it comes with an ultra premium box to display your bottle. The packaging also names everyone that was involved in our project, at the point of creating these whiskies.
Secure Your Bottle
Buy them while stocks last.
¥488.88
The Founders’ Casks Expression 3
Single Malt
The Founders’ Casks Expression 3 is finally here. The third of 6 expression single malt whiskies that demonstrate to the whisky loving community the types of whiskies that we are aiming to craft at our new distillery in Longyan, Fujian Province, China.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF CHINA
The Backstory
If you’ve missed the previous three articles, telling you about our journey to this point and what it actually took for us to be able to release The Founders’ Casks Expression 1 then you can catch up with the links below.
CLICK HERE to read part one.
CLICK HERE to read part two.
CLICK HERE to read the final part
The Series
The series consists of 6 bottlings, all released at cask strength and each expressing an individual aspect of our approach to whisky maturation and cask finishes. They are all 700ml bottles
They include virgin oak, ex-bourbon cask, Madeira cask, port casks and sherry casks in various combinations to create what we believe to be some very interesting whiskies.
The Founders’ Casks Expression 3 Kentucky
Expression 3 of The Founders’ Casks is fully matured in charred ex-bourbon casks, which are hand-picked for quality and potency straight from the source in Kentucky. The whisky is bottled at a stiff 56.7% ABV (cask strength) and non-chill filtered to give full play to the sophistication of bourbon-infused oak.
Tasting Notes
We drew samples of this The Founders’ Casks Expression 3 and through a panel of 12 whisky enthusiasts, we created these collective tastings notes.
On the pour, this dram dances with aromas of malt, barley sugar and apples, rounded off with pears and a soft punch of melon. The palate is syrupy sweet, well rounded and warm like vanilla sponge cakes, straight out of the farmhouse oven. This expression melts into a comforting finish of brown sugar and toasted wood.
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The Founders’ Casks Expression 2
Single Malt
The Founders’ Casks Expression 2 is finally here. The second of 6 expression single malt whiskies that demonstrate to the whisky loving community the types of whiskies that we are aiming to craft at our new distillery in Longyan, Fujian Province, China.
The Backstory
If you’ve missed the previous three articles, telling you about our journey to this point and what it actually took for us to be able to release The Founders’ Casks Expression 1 then you can catch up with the links below.
CLICK HERE to read part one.
CLICK HERE to read part two.
CLICK HERE to read the final part
The Series
The series consists of 6 bottlings, all released at cask strength and each expressing an individual aspect of our approach to whisky maturation and cask finishes. They are all 700ml bottles
They include virgin oak, ex-bourbon cask, Madeira cask, port casks and sherry casks in various combinations to create what we believe to be some very interesting whiskies.
The Founders’ Casks Expression 2 Baixo Corgo
Expression 2 of the Founders’ Casks is fully matured in the finest selection of port casks from the Baixo Corgo wine region in Portugal. Sweet and spicy, this whisky is bottled at full cask strength (55.3% ABV) and non-chill filtered for a creamy mouthfeel and full expression of flavour.
Tasting Notes
We drew samples of this The Founders’ Casks Expression 2 and through a panel of 12 whisky enthusiasts, we created these collective tastings notes.
The nose is bright with sweet candy, fruits and berries. Expect to find strawberries in chocolate, vanilla and a snappy mix of red apples, plums and spices. Smoothness defines the palate. Notes of oak and red berries carry the flavour forward, followed by raisins, juicy plums and a dash of cinnamon. The finish swells with a final rush of spice, settling down into a warm confection of red berries.
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¥488.88
The Founders’ Casks Expression 1
Single MaltWhisky
The Founders’ Casks Expression 1 is finally here. The first of 6 expression single malt whiskies that demonstrate to the whisky loving community the types of whiskies that we are aiming to craft at our new distillery in Longyan, Fujian Province, China.
The Backstory
If you’ve missed the previous three articles, telling you about our journey to this point and what it actually took for us to be able to release The Founders’ Casks Expression 1 then you can catch up with the links below.
CLICK HERE to read part one.
CLICK HERE to read part two.
CLICK HERE to read the final part
The Series
The series consists of 6 bottlings, all released at cask strength and each expressing an individual aspect of our approach to whisky maturation and cask finishes. They are all 700ml bottles
They include virgin oak, ex-bourbon cask, Madeira cask, port casks and sherry casks in various combinations to create what we believe to be some very interesting whiskies.
The Founders’ Casks Expression 1 Madeira
Expression 1 of the Founders’ Casks is initially matured in virgin American oak first fill ex-bourbon casks from the USA. After its initial ageing of almost 5 years the whisky is then finished in carefully hand-picked Madeira wine casks.
Bottled at cask strength (53.4% ABV) and non-chill filtered for purity of flavour, this whisky derives its unique palate from thick and velvety Portuguese wine.
Tasting Notes
We drew samples of this The Founders’ Casks Expression 1 and through a panel of 12 whisky enthusiasts, we created these collective tastings notes.
The nose is fruity, laced with raisins and sultanas on a bed of vanilla and cream fudge. A final hint of citrus peels makes way for a smooth and honey-rich palate, complete with green apples, peaches and a viscous underflow of caramel, cream and malted milk biscuits. The finish is light and quick – a tropical flourish that gives way to dried stone fruits.
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