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Sampling Seven Seals Whisky New ‘Zodiac’ Releases – Drams That Are Out Of This World!

May 11, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

Seven Seals – challenging preconceptions about the maturation and categorisation of Single Malt Whisky!

Highfern.com now have available two new releases from Swiss distillery Seven Seals Whisky as part of their the new Zodiac line!

In the same way as the zodiac in astrology describes different traits of the human character with different virtues, likewise the new Zodiac line from Seven Seals features single malt whiskies which demonstrate particular qualities.

The first two releases are The Age of Scorpio and The Age of Aquarius. As per previous releases from Seven Seals, these whiskies have been produced by finishing Swiss Single Malt Whisky using Seven Seals innovative accelerated maturation process.

Developed by Dr Dolf Stockhausen this new patented technique for maturing whisky is efficient, quick, and environmentally friendly, without sacrificing quality, aroma or character and aims to challenge preconceptions about the maturation and categorisation of Single Malt Whisky.

For more on the Seven Seals method, please see this intro from Dr Dolf Stockhausen on youtube

Robert from Highfern has very kindly sent me some samples to try (Cheers Robert!)

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

‘The Age Of Aquarius’

Tasting Notes – ‘The Age Of Aquarius’ Single Malt Whisky (49.7%)

Limited edition in different batches of 365 bottles.

£69.00 per 500ml at 49.7%, presented in wooden gift boxes.

Nose: Creamy toffee with woodsmoke which builds and builds. Crisp, green apples make an appearance followed by sherried fruits.

Palate: Sherried fruits, toffee, dark chocolate, hints of mint – a flavoursome combo!

Finish: Warming spice which grows more intense. This is coupled with faint traces of woodsmoke, charcoal and tobacco.

Overall: A dark beast that initially hides it’s light under a bushel – it builds into some fine flavours and leaves a lingering woodsmoke, charcoal and tobacco on the palate.

Very tasty indeed!

‘The Age Of Scorpio’

Tasting Notes – ‘The Age Of Scorpio’ Single Malt Whisky (49.7%)

Limited edition in different batches of 365 bottles.

£69.00 per 500ml at 49.7%, presented in wooden gift boxes.

Nose: Rich, red wine, fruity blackcurrant accompanied by summer fruits and creamy vanilla. Wood aromas top it all off!

Palate: Very smooth and creamy with liquid toffee, blackcurrant and red wine.

Finish: The palate continues with some spice but it’s not too heavy. A little astringent at the end.

Overall: A very fine, fruity, dram that explodes on the tongue and doesn’t let up at all!

Two very different, fine drams that demonstrate a wide range of flavours – out of this World in fact – Oh, and very morish to boot!

Many thanks to highfern.com (@HighfernLtd) for sending me the samples!

Seven Seals Whisky is also available to buy from these Merchants:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt

About Seven Seals Distillery

Seven Seals Distillery is a small, committed company in the innovative production and marketing of spirits!

The main focus of the company is on whisky production and the company is committed to innovation in spirits production, outstanding quality and simplifying the production of whisky and rum in particular.

Seven Seals shortens the time of production without losing quality, aroma or character and strives to improve production both ecologically and economically.

Seven Seals is pushing new boundaries, especially in finishing!

“Time doesn’t matter – time matters”
Time is far from being the main aspect of finishing, taste is the decisive factor.


· Highfern Ltd are the proprietors of Angels’ Nectar Whisky and importers of Langatun Whisky, Seven Seals Whisky, Smögen Whisky, Strane Gin & Kinghaven Rum.

Alongside the Cairngorms Edition, Angels’ Nectar also offer Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Original 40%,
Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – Rich Peat Edition 46%,
Angels’ Nectar Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay Edition 47%.

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