The Latitude 55 Scotch

(0)

Malty taste with barrel character, hints of dried fruit, straw, vanilla and licorice.

Source

30th December 2016

https://www.systembolaget.se/dryck/sprit/the-latitude-55-2041502

The Latitude 55 Scotch Tasting Notes

Nose

Malty aroma with barrel character, hints of pear, pineapple, straw, vanilla and honey.

Color

Light, yellow-brown color.

More whiskies in the league

Amrut Whisky

The meaning of the word ‘Amrut’ literally translates to ‘the ‘Elixir of life’, is the first single malt whisky to be ever produced in India. Battling prejudices and finally managing to convince the experienced Scottish consumer that Indian malt could be on par with their Scottish counterpart, Amrut Whisky has come a long way.

Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky

Single malt whiskies are the poison of choice for many a whisky lover, and for many years, Indian whisky lovers were devoid of a domestic single malt whisky brand that was delivering a product that could match up with some of the most established whisky brand around the world.

Maqintosh Premium Whisky

One of the first experiments with single malt to have been carried out in India, Amrut Distilleries’ MaQintosh Premium Whisky was birthed from Neelakanta Rao Jagdale’s ambition to produce a quality single malt in India.

After Dark Whisky

After Dark Whisky is a brand of Indian grain whisky distilled and sold under the Radico Khaitan brand name. It is one of the few brands of Indian whisky that is made up of 100% grain whiskies.

Blanton's Original Single Barrel

Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton’s Original was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton’s family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world’s first single barrel bourbon. The taste profile is sweet with citrus and oak. A creamy vanilla nose features hints of nuts, caramel, orange and light chocolate. Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons. Best served neat or on the rocks. 46.5% alcohol by volume.

Amrut Naarangi Indian Single Malt Whisky

Amrut Naarangi is an Indian single malt released by Amrut Distilleries, makers of the first ever single malt whisky created in the country. The word Naarangi is Hindi for ‘Orange’, and it was chosen to indicate the unique process used to finish this expression.

Mansion House Whisky

From the house of Tilaknagar Industries, Mansion House is a brand of blended Indian whisky. It is a blend of imported Scotch malts, Indian grain and neutral spirits with a slightly higher malt content than usual Indian whiskies.

Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky

Amrut Fusion is an Indian single malt whisky launched in 2009 by Amrut Distilleries in Bangalore, India. The whisky is made from a mix of Scottish and Indian barley, thus giving it the name “Fusion”.

Caol Ila 12yr Malt Scotch

Caol Ila 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the colour of pale straw, with a delicate balance of tastes.

Recommended For You

Black Dog Gold Reserve

Black Dog Gold Reserve is a blend of 25 fine whiskies, which creates a bouquet of all the flavours of Scotland. This gives the blend its very distinctive flavour and taste. The complex yet delicate aroma of sherry and vanilla sweetness is the first thing that will catch your attention. Savour every sip of the beautifully rounded, malty, mellow woody and fruity sweetness with light warm peat.

Gelston's 15 Year Old

Distilled at Bushmills near the Antrim coast and matured in a coastal location for the full 15 years. Ex-Bourbon casks were used and this finished product has been bottled at 43% ABV.

Black & White Scotch Whisky

Black and White is a brand of blended Scotch whisky created by founder James Buchanan in the late 1800s. The brand is recognized widely all over the world for its unique logo that features two Terrier dogs, one white and the other black, a motif conceptualized by the founder himself and has been used by the brand since the 1890s.

Wisers Hopped Flavoured Whisky

Beer and whisky often go hand in hand. Now, the taste can just go in one hand with J.P. Wiser’s Hopped: a distinctive blend of J.P. Wiser’s whisky and hops for a rich, dark ale finish. J.P. Wiser’s Hopped is made using traditional Canadian Whisky methods, but blended using methods from the brewing industry. At the very end of the process the blended whisky is dry hopped in the same fashion as India Pale Ale beers. J.P. Wiser’s Hopped was developed from aging whisky in three types of barrels: previous Canadian whisky fills, once used American bourbon casks, and brand new virgin oak casks.

The Glenlivet XXV

A super-premium entry in Glenlivet's range, this has been finished for a couple of years in Oloroso casks - so an extra depth of flavour and silky sweetness is the order of the day. "The Oloroso Sherry influence meshes beautifully with The Glenlivet’s signature sweet, floral, honey and malt notes, giving a nutty spiciness and quite intensely fruity palate, with raisins to the fore.

Russell's Reserve Bourbon

Master distiller Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie have combined over 80 years experience in the industry to create a benchmark in small batch bourbon. Russell's Reserve has all the class and pedigree of a fine malt whisky.

The Bowmore 12 Year Old

The Bowmore 12 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Islay, a region renowned for their heavily peated single malt whiskies. It is the standard age-statement single malt from the core range from the Bowmore Distillery, placed above the no-age-statement, Bowmore No.1.

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Range

The Macallan 12 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Macallan Distillery, one of Speyside’s most successful and respected distilleries. Macallan, along with the far more successful The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, forms the trio of Speyside single malts that dominate worldwide.

Director's Special Black Whisky

A blend this distinct is bottled in an equally distinct way. The unique design of the glass bottle with an engraved logo and the bold packaging has become synonymous to DSP Black in the minds of the consumers. Characterized by exceptional malt that has been blended to an exquisite smoothness, this fine whisky owns more than its fair share of awards owing to its blend par excellence. DSP Black, launched in 1988 by Shaw Wallace, is an extension of the Director's Special brand into the prestigious deluxe whisky segment of the Indian market. Launched in 1988, from the stables of Shaw Wallace and later taken into the USL fold, DSP Black has become the fastest growing whisky in the entire regular-prestige whisky spectrum. This superior extension from the DSP franchise has deservedly earned its standing of being the connoisseur's preferred choice. The distinct flavor leaves an indelible impression upon all those who happen to cross its path, with every sip being a veteran's delight. The captivating blend casts a spell of vivacious enthusiasm and transports one to a world of uninhibited fun and excitement. Know more about the various Whisky Brands in India.