Claxton’sRedComyn12YearOldSingleMaltScotchWhisky(700ml)

Sans This label is another nod to the historical surrounds of Claxton’s Dalswinton Estate. The association with John “The Redâ€?Comyn is a bit of a tale (you can read more about it below). The decorative bottle that bears his name contains whisky suitably finished in Portuguese ruby port casks giving it a distinctive ruby hue. It runs with the red-berry theme of this medium-weight malt. The first sniff hints at heather honey, red apples and raspberries with nuances of citrus blossom and vanilla. Less ripe in the mouth, the red fruits return, by the finish leaning towards the dried berry end of the spectrum, slightly tangy and a bit like liquid summer pudding. Bottled at 48% ABV, Red Comyn is set to remain part of Claxton’s core range, at a price that’s very reasonable. Tasted from a 25ml sample.