Glen Marnoch Sherry Cask Finish (Aldi)

Nose: Aromas of dried fruit and cereal, sherry, vanilla, and a hint of oak. Palate: A sweet and pleasant start, soft and well-rounded with a good texture. Some malty notes appear as it develops. Finish: Short. A sweet and winey/malty aftertaste. This is the second miniature from a 3-pack of budget Glen Marnoch single malt whiskies purchased today (see the Bourbon Cask Finish for a review of the first). The nose is very similar to the previous whisky, but with a more wine-like note and less vanilla (as expected). Again, it's a simple nose without much complexity, but what's there is crisp and fresh. However, the palate has more depth than the bourbon finish expression, with increased raisin and grape notes and a touch of milk chocolate, but very little spice. Once more, there's nothing specific to criticize about this whisky – no intrusive notes or obvious flaws. It's simply very young and light, but it still offers reasonable value. "Average": 75/100 (2.5 stars)

Superior to the rum cask version. Period.