Tasting notes·Henrich

Gilors (2014) Sherry Duett

The Gilors Sherry Duett from the Henrich distillery is a marriage of a PX sherry cask and an Oloroso sherry. After maturing for 7 years, it is bottled at 46.4% strength.

The panel

Marcel
75
Sascha
75

Mean 75.0 · spread 0

Value for money 2/5

Distillery
Henrich
Type
Single Malt
Country
Germany
Age
7 years
Strength
46.4% ABV
Character
rich

Tasting

Nose

The German whisky reveals a tantalising aroma of a berry mix accompanied by the intensity of blackberries. A subtle note of gudeenuss mingles with the sweet hint of almonds and chocolate, while a pinch of clove adds a spicy complexity. The overall flavour is spicy-sweet.

Palate

Gilors unfolds on the tongue with a harmonious interplay of grape and spicy notes. A hint of leather and almonds gives the flavour a deep, rich dimension, while clove and star anise leave a pleasant warmth. The maltiness rounds off the flavour experience and ensures a balanced composition.

Finish

The finish is short but remarkably spicy, with a light pinch of pepper that gradually fades into a gentle sweetness.

Verdicts

Marcel

This Gilors Sherry Duett brings real fun to the glass with its berry-freshness and spicy notes – a whisky that simply delights without any fuss. Sure, the finish could be a bit longer, but the harmonious blend of sweetness and spice still makes for an enjoyable drink.

Sascha

The Gilors 2014 Sherry Duett impresses with its clear structure and the balanced interplay of fruity berry aromas and spicy nuances. Despite the relatively short finish, the balance between maltiness and spice remains steady, making it a solid representative of German sherry whiskies.

What it is worth

No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.

Source

Tasting note and scores by WHISKY:EDITION — tasted by Marcel and Sascha, published 2024-04-20.