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First ‘Buckfast' whisky hits the market after twist on infamous tonic wine
The label features an image which looks very similar to Buckfast Abbey, near Devon.
DRAM GOOD First 'Buckfast' whisky hits the market after twist on infamous tonic wine
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DRAM fans are delighted after the first Buckfast whisky hit the malt market.
Glaschu Spirits Co, an independent Glasgow-based bottler, are unable to officially say the booze was matured in the notorious tonic wine.
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The whisky is available to buy now.
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The makers claim it's the first Buckfast-matured whisky.
But the label features an image which looks very similar to Buckfast Abbey, near Devon, where Benedictine Monks brew the 'wreck the hoose juice.'
A description on the Glaschu website cleverly reveals how the blend was matured without explicitly naming the tipple.
It reads: "Born in Glasgow, crafted by two whisky enthusiasts with a taste for the unconventional.
"United by curiosity, we sought to create a bold Highland malt with a twist.
"Carefully aged seven years and finished in a Devonshire tonic wine quarter cask.
"Kissed by rich fruit and herbal notes, it offers a finish unlike any other.
"Filled at a robust 49 per cent, un-chillfiltered and full of character.
"A dram that bridges tradition with experimentation.
"Savour slowly, there's more here than meets the eye.
"Time, taste, and a touch of mystery in every bottle."
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It added: "Produced by Benedictine monks in a certain Devonshire abbey, this particular tonic wine is notorious in the UK (Mostly Scotland & Ireland) for its potency.
"Please note however, that the name tonic wine does not imply health benefits..."
The tasting notes say the whisky smells like red wine, licorice and toasted oak, 10 o'clock and that it tastes of cough syrup, berries and bad decisions
It costs £65 a bottle and is available here
