Elvio Cogno Barbera D'Alba Bricco dei Merli 2021 070226CHILL 25% Cariñena blend spent up

25% Cariñena blend spent up to 12 months in one-third-new oak

Brendan Stater-West went to Paris to teach English

Production is tiny and beloved in France

From the producer: The first single malt in The Dalmore Principal Collection to be finessed in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks

Elvio Cogno Barbera D'Alba Bricco dei Merli 2021 070226CHILL 25% Cariñena blend spent upBright ruby red in color with clear crimson highlights. Deep, fully perfumed, elegant and well balanced with reminiscent of roses, undergrowth, wild berries and oriental spices. A powerful bouquet, sweetened by overall softness. Fine structure accompanied by vibrant freshness. Flavors evoke Morello cherries and plum jam with a long finish of raisins.