Whyte & Mackay 52.5% Extra Strength Scotch 1 Litre

The Whyte & Mackay 52.5%  Extra Strength Scotch is a rare and robust blended Scotch bottled at 52.5% ABV, likely intended for export markets or duty-free shelves. With a sherry butt finish and a bold presentation, it offers a more intense take on the classic Whyte & Mackay profile.

Here’s a speculative tasting breakdown based on available reviews and blending style:

Whyte & Mackay High Strength W&M 105° Over Proof — Tasting Notes

Nose :- Bold and sweet — Candy shop aromas: toffee, boiled sweets, and vanilla fudge. Creamy malt and dried fruit — Raisins, sultanas, and a touch of prune. Sharp ethanol presence that softens with time in the glass

Palate :- Rich and oily — Full-bodied texture with a wave of caramel and sherried fruit. Spice and oak — Clove, nutmeg, and toasted wood from the sherry cask finish. Creamy undertones — Butterscotch and malted milk, typical of Whyte & Mackay’s signature double maturation style

Finish :- Long and warming — Lingering sweetness with hints of dark chocolate and dried orange peel. Dry fade — Oak tannins and a touch of herbal bitterness

Contextual Notes

ABV: 52.5% — significantly higher than standard blends, offering more punch and complexity

Cask Finish: Sherry butts — contributing depth, fruit, and spice

Style: Overproof blend, likely non-chill filtered, with a more assertive character than the standard Whyte & Mackay Special