Fresh
- Pear
- Green apple
- Heather
- Cut grass
- Mint
- Moss
- Mineral
- Earth
Light, bright whiskies full of green apple, pear and summer meadows.
See fresh whiskiesWhat fresh tastes like
Fresh whiskies taste of crisp fruit straight off the tree. Riper, sweeter fruit belongs to fruity.
Tastes like
Green apple, pear and cut grass
Feels
Light, crisp and clean
Great for
Warm evenings and easy sipping
You will probably like fresh if you enjoy
- Green apple
- Pear
- Mint tea
- Elderflower
- Crisp white wine
Where fresh comes from
Brew Fermentation
Yeast turns sugar into alcohol. The longer it works, the more the taste moves from grain to pear and flowers.
- Grain
- Pear
- Flowers
Boil Distillation
Tall copper stills let only the lightest flavours rise. That keeps the spirit clean and bright.
Rest Maturing
Used bourbon casks add a touch of vanilla and let the freshness shine.
Fresh whiskies to try
Whiskies with fresh as their main flavour.
Eight fresh notes to look for
From orchard fruit and flowers to earthy and mineral. Most fresh whiskies sit on the bright side.
Pear
Juicy, ripe pear
Green apple
Crisp and a little tart
Heather
Honeyed hillside flowers
Cut grass
A freshly mown lawn
Mint
Cool mint and herbs
Moss
Damp forest floor
Mineral
Wet stone and chalk
Earth
Soil after the rain
Fresh plus one more
Most whiskies have a second flavour. Pick one and see what fresh turns into.
Zesty and lively
Like ginger beer with a slice of pear.
- Pear
- Ginger
- White pepper
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