Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (in wooden box) Glenfiddich release in Adam Hannett’s Octomore

release in Adam Hannett’s Octomore Eights “Masterclass” series

The palate brings heaps of smooth vanilla with an ever-present earth smoke

sharing their pride

mellow Scotch crafted using some of the very rarest whiskies in the unparalleled Johnnie Walker reserves

Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (in wooden box) Glenfiddich release in Adam Hannett’s Octomore2017 saw the drought of the previous few years continuing. Very dry conditions with rainfall well below average, along with cool spring conditions resulted in smaller berries. Made from a designated Single Vineyard (Block 4) these Estate grown grapes are picked and sorted by hand. Each harvest parcel and individual clones are vinified separately. Barrel maturation in 100% French oak barrels (50% new, 50% 2nd fill), in 300l barrels for 22 months. This