Meet Our Whisky Moods

Let’s be honest, some whiskies refuse to play by the rules. Those drams who ignore the typical flavours, opting instead for remarkable adventures that veer far from the beaten track. Discovering whiskies that are unusual, unconventional, and intriguing is a side of single cask whisky that is especially exciting. Welcome to The Single Cask Curious Whiskies.

Why categorise single cask whisky by mood?

Single cask whiskies offer a wondrous yet vast array of flavour possibilities. Finding whiskies that stand-out in terms of their distinctive individuality is our passion at The Single Cask. Everything from fragrant and fruity whiskies to peat bogs and chimneys, plus anything in between. But it can become a challenge to place such a diverse range of flavours within easy-to-understand categories.

Which is why we created Flavours by Mood. Rather than trying to describe the complexity of the flavours, our flavour categories are designed to give you an overall mood of each whisky. This creates a simple way of understanding the whisky’s character, and finding a whisky that matches what you are in the mood for. You can read all about here: An Exciting New Way To Taste Single Cask Whisky. Today we will be looking at the mysterious world of Curious Whiskies.

The character of Curious Whiskies

It could be said that all scotch whiskies are curious on some level. The complexity of flavours, especially within single cask whiskies, always produces a degree of curiosity that encourages us to explore more. However, our Curious Whiskies take it one step further.

Curious Whiskies are for those who truly revel in the complexities of single cask whiskies. For whisky fans who love to get lost in dram by unravelling continuous layers of flavour in an ever-evolving puzzle of both surprise and delight. Curious Whiskies, therefore, are for people who love to think about their drink.

At The Single Cask we pride ourselves on bottling the most remarkable casks of whisky. Curious Whiskies are remarkable because they take whisky flavour in uncommon and unexpected directions. If you are wondering what we mean, allow us to explain with some examples.

What’s the taste of Curious Whiskies?

Curious Whiskies can embrace any style of single malt whisky, or world whisky. They are not restricted to any specific characters such as peated whisky from Islay, fruity Speyside whisky, or even the diversity of Highland single malts. Instead, Curious Whiskies embrace any of these styles, but with added nuances of charisma.

Going above and beyond toffee, coconut, and vanilla, or even sweet peat smoke, Curious Whiskies throw into the mix less-common notes. Complex combinations of herbs, hops, roasted vegetables, and spices. How about liquorice, soy sauce, or even eucalyptus? Then there are the textures too.

Consider mouth-coating oils from cured ham, toasted nuts, or beeswax polish on antique furniture. Or maybe furry sensations, tingly effervescence, or melting butter. Anything is possible. Curious Whiskies cause us to stop and think. They create a moment of contemplation as we experience flavours that are truly extraordinary. It’s all dependent on what you’re in the mood for.

What’s the right mood for a Curious Whisky?

It’s not to say that Curious Whiskies can only be enjoyed when the moment is right. Curious Whiskies are diverse and adaptable. But when you are in the mood for something just a little bit unusual, Curious Whiskies are perfect. Perhaps you have a whisky-loving friend who has tried and tested everything. These whiskies are the ideal way to surprise and astonish even the most experienced whisky tippler.

The easiest way to understand these whiskies is simply to try some for yourself. Approach them with an open mind and a sense of adventure. You will never know exactly where the journey will take you, but we can assure you it will be a voyage of fascination.

It’s an unusual move in itself to categorise whiskies as Curious, but it represents an opportunity to explore whiskies that will appeal to those of the most curious mind. For other occasions we have our highly sociable Cheerful Whiskies, our fun-loving Playful Whiskies, and our sit-back-and-relax Easy-Going Whiskies. In our shop you will be able to find a whisky for any mood. Take a look now in The Single Cask Shop.