Apogee XII 12 Year Old
2022-02-25According to their own statements, they are reacting to the increasing demand and are extraordinarily convinced of their product.
Bimber's 12-year-old blend consists of single malts from Speyside and the Highlands and is finished in Bimber's own ex-bourbon casks. If you believe Bimber, it took two years to give this whisky its character through the fine art of blending:
"Over two years in development, Apogee stands at the apex of our blending prowess and offers a showcase of our ceaseless dedication to meticulous maturation." We are curious!
The Pure Malt comes in an exciting bottle. Made from a haptic, hammered glass, it is meant to mimic the surfaces of Bimber's small copper stills.
Nose
A sweet scent of pear and brown sugar comes to us as soon as we pour it into the Glencairn glass. After a short time, nutty and caramel aromas become noticeable and push their way to the fore.
Taste
The oaky start lingers for a long time. Later it slowly gives way to a pleasant apple-cinnamon flavour, which gets a special touch with a slightly spicy mint.
Finish
A slightly fruity-sweet oak accompanies us here for a medium length.
Thoughts
The promising nose was relatively one-dimensional in the taste and finish with the wooden hammer. It felt like the whisky took us through the wood-cutting department of a DIY store.
Interesting and very drinkable, but priced too high, whereas the Bimber Bourbons are also relatively high-priced.
Rating: 69/100 - Good (Marcel: 69 | Sascha: 69)
Value for Money: 2/5 - Expensive
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