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[Quick Review] Raer - Blended Scotch Whisky Oloroso Expression 40%

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  Distillery : Jackton Distillery Bottler : Distillery Age : NAS Distilled : n/a Bottled : 2022 Cask : n/a Abv : 40% Unchillfiltered : n/a Natural Colour : n/a Nb of bottles : n/a Extra : This is their blended scotch aged for a further 9 months in Oloroso casks. Raer is produced by the Jackton distillery in the Lowland region of Scotland. Production started on 12th February 2020 with a view to release their own single malt “with a true seed to spirit experience.” As they currently cannot bottle any of their own single malt for now, they are releasing gin, vodka and a Blended Scotch. This one is their blended scotch aged for a further 9 months in Oloroso casks. My tasting notes: Nose: The first pour was surprising with some burnt caramel notes but a bit of air cleared most of it. The nose is sweet with quite a bit of Oloroso nuttiness, vanilla, raisins, milk chocolate and a slight rum vibe in the mix. With a bit of time, some pine and strawberry ice cream come to play too. Not a bad st