In a secret lair, hidden amidst the rolling hills of Scotland, a league of whisky artisans dons their capes (and aprons) to craft something truly extraordinary.The WhiskyHeroes is a range of spectacular single-cask whiskies and exclusive small batches, matured only in classic bourbon and sherry casks. Each bottle is infused with a dash of mischief and a pinch of heroism.These casks are the heroes of the whisky world, so the whiskies and the presentation of the range reflect this. Each bottle is designed to be bold. Each whisky is full of character and adventure, every release chosen for its ability to take the whisky fan on an adventure of flavors and history.Every bottle of The WhiskyHeroes is an invitation to embark on a flavor-filled adventure. Whether you’re sipping by the fireplace or sharing tales with fellow whisky enthusiasts, these drams will transport you to realms unknown. And who knows? Maybe you’ll discover your newfound appreciation for whisky.The WhiskyHeroes — the ultimate blend of character, courage, and cask-aged magic. Excelsior!
Defender Of The Crown (Annandale) 8Y – 52.9%
In the first release of the WhiskyHeroes series, this 8 year old Annandale (called: Defender Of The Crown) has been aged on 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead before being bottled at a cask strength of 52.9%.
This whiskey has won a GOLD medal at the “Global Scotch Whiskey Masters 2024” – read more here
In this first release from WhiskyHeroes, we have brought home the following 8 bottlings:
- Call To Submission (Cameronbridge) 14 years (1st Fill PX Sherry Hogshead) – 50.3%
- Agent Ivy Trapped (Blair Athol) 12 years (1st Fill Bourbon Hogshead) – 55.1%
- The Awakening (Linkwood) 13 years (Sherry Butt) – 53.3%
- Deep Creatures Of The Lake (Inchmurrin) 10 Years (1st Fill Bourbon Barrels) – 58.1%
- Defender Of The Crown (Annandale) 8 years (1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt) – 52.9%
- The Haunting Songs (Caol Ila) 12 years (1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogsheads) – 51.6%
- An Eerie Silence (Miltonduff) 13 years (1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead) – 53%
- Adventures In the Meadow (Secret Speyside) 16 years (Bourbon Hogshead) – 54.7%
- a hint to the distillery; we have a share cask that is sold out and which is expected to be bottled in 2025.
You will find the other bottlings that we have in stock on this page, form the series.
Fadandel.dk got the agency/import from this independent bottler in April 2024 when we were on tour in Scotland.
| Age | |
|---|---|
| Distilled on | 26-11-2015 |
| Bottled | 15-02-2024 |
| Region | |
| Peated/non peated | |
| Group | |
| Cask # | 766 |
| Cask type | 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt |
| Palate | Crispy bacon, oily, white grapes, thyme, fruit basket, dark chocolate with chili pepper, roast pork |
| Bottled by | |
| Serie | |
| Bottle size | 70cl |
| Total bottled | 676 |
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