Cameron Brig Single Grain Scotch Whisky
An unexpected edition to this month is the Cameron Brig Single Grain. Most would be familiar with Single Malt and Blended Scotch Whisky but there are several other flavours out there.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky - made purely with malted barley (barley than has been germinated prior to drying) which helps convert starches to sugars. Made at a single distillery.
Blended Scotch Whisky - what it says on the box. A whisky made from a blend of malted and grain whiskies from a variety of distilleries.
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - made entirely of only malt whiskies blended from a variety of distilleries.
Single Grain Scotch Whisky - a whisky from a single distillery, made from a grain other than barley. Commonly uses rye, corn or wheat for the grain.
Blended Grain Scotch Whisky - made from a grain other than barley, blended from a variety of distilleries.
In the case of Cameron Brig the grain in question is wheat with the whisky being aged in ex-bouron casks.
A deep honey-yellow colour similar to a 12 year old Scotch. The nose is light, grainy with vanilla and summer fruits. The ex-bourbon casks really come through in sweetness.
To taste initially is quite 'rough' but subsequent tastes reveal a subtle palate of vanilla, honey and caramel predominantly, but with a little touch of dried fruit sherry influence in the mix as well.
The finish is fairly short, with a fruity sweetness, a gentle hug of warmth on your chest and just a pinch of peppery spice.
Definitely a whisky that I want more of after finishing the first glass.