A little dram from the ‘101’ list, to complete it. I had spotted this grain whisky on several shelfs before I finally got a sample from it. While it has a really low price tag (€ 21 at Master of Malt), I never bought it, even though I like grain whiskies. I think I was a little scared of it being so cheap…

Anyway, Grain whisky, the ‘other’ whisky. From Cameronbridge distillery in Fife. I must have passed there on our most recent trip to Scotland, and I only saw the ‘distillery hospital’ or something like that.

Nose:
Incredibly grainy. Heaps of cereals. I also get a whiff of alcohol like you get from perfume sometimes. American oak, newly shaved. Quite light, but also some spices.

Taste:
Vanilla and cinnamon. Again lots of cereals. A bit like whole grain bread. I find the flavour a bit odd, but not in a bad way. Also icing sugar.

Finish:
A rather sticky finish that lingers for quite some time. It doesn’t do anything new though.

Well, what to say. Its another grain whisky. At approximatly 5 years old and at €21 I didn’t expect mountains to move. They didn’t. However, it is a good dram and for someone who likes to try a grain whisky, this one’s cheap and not too shabby at all! Of course its young, but rather well behaved.

Cameron Brig, 40%, € 21 at Master of Malt.

Find a bottle here.

Nose: 6
Taste: 6
Finish: 5
Overal experience: 7
Price/quality: +2

Total: 26 points