Label 5, Single Grain Scotch Whisky – Bourbon Barrel

At the end of April, La Martiniquaise-Bardinet launched their first Single Grain Scotch Whisky to the UK,  which has been fully matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels.

Label 5 blend is one of the top ten best-selling Scotch Whiskies, La Martiniquaise a French independent spirit giant has an ever-increasing portfolio of brands including Scotch Whiskies, brandies, rum, and wine to mention just a few.

Jamie Stewart, UK commercial director, LMB UK said: “The UK launch of our first single grain whisky is a really exciting time for Label 5 and showcases the expertise and craftsmanship that goes into making our globally acclaimed blends. We are confident that Bourbon Barrel will be a welcome addition to our range and a firm favourite among UK whisky drinkers.”

Let’s open a bottle and have a taste.

Label 5 Single Grain Scotch Whisky – Bourbon Barrel, 40% Alc/vol 70cl

Colour…Aged and polished leather.

Nose…The nose surrounded us with light, fruity, and frothy aromas, loads of vanilla, recently sawn oak, loads of ripe fresh fruit.

Taste…Deliciously light with more vanilla, mild spices, apple bonbon sweets, grated milk chocolate over Chantilly cream, a beautiful smooth mouth feel, more oak shavings.

Finish…Medium to long finish, oak, vanilla and fruit remain in charge.

This very fine single-grain expression is now available in Asda supermarkets and priced at a ridiculously low price of only £20.00. 

I would expect every lover of fine Whiskies to have this one in your cabinet and it is great to be part of an Old Fashioned cocktail or neat with just the slightest splash of water.