This Chapter 7 Monologue bottling is a 12-year-old single malt distilled at Glenlossie in 2008, drawn from a single bourbon hogshead and bottled at cask strength of 102.2 proof (51.1% ABV), one of 277 bottles.
Chapter 7 Whisky operates on one simple premise: each cask of whisky is unique. The wood, age, temperature and its location in the warehouse all tell their own story. Rather than marrying casks in large vats to make them taste the same, founder Selim Evin selects individual casks from the inventories of great distilleries and bottles each with its own story, until the cask is empty.
Glenlossie is a Speyside distillery, and twelve years in a single bourbon hogshead give this whisky the vanilla and depth of American oak at full cask strength.
As a numbered single-cask release presented in its box, it is a collectible gift for single malt explorers.
Independent bottlers like Chapter 7 let drinkers taste a distillery's spirit straight from one cask, without blending.
Single-cask whiskies are bottled in small numbers, so each release is unique.
Cask strength means the whisky is bottled without dilution, carrying its full flavor.
A few drops of water open up the aromas and soften the strength.
Bourbon hogsheads are rebuilt from American oak bourbon barrels, a classic cask for Scotch.
Collectors prize numbered bottlings for their rarity.
Serve it in a Glencairn or tulip glass to concentrate the aromas.
It makes a thoughtful gift for whisky enthusiasts who enjoy exploring distilleries.
Pour it alongside an official distillery bottling to compare styles.
Tasting Notes
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Cask: Single bourbon hogshead.
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Oak: American oak vanilla.
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Strength: Cask strength, 51.1%.
Specifications
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Bottler: Chapter 7 (Monologue series)
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Distillery: Glenlossie, Speyside
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Distilled: 2008
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Age: 12 years
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Cask: Bourbon hogshead, single cask, 277 bottles
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Proof / ABV: 102.2 proof (51.1% ABV)
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Region: Speyside, Scotland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water to open it up. It pairs with shortbread, orchard fruit or a mild cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles were made?
277, from a single cask.
What cask was used?
A bourbon hogshead.
Who bottles Chapter 7?
An independent bottler founded by Selim Evin.
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