Cadenhead's Enigma – Blended Scotch Whiskey 1998 – 25 Years – 41.4%

This Cadenhead's Enigma 1998 is an exceptional 25 year old Blended Scotch Whisky , bottled in 2023. The whisky was matured entirely in refill sherry butts , which results in an elegant combination of soft sherry richness, mature malt notes and subtle oak.

As is typical of the Enigma series, the exact composition is not disclosed — but the age, cask profile and reputation of Cadenhead's speak for themselves.

Features

• Bottler: Cadenhead's (CA)

• Series: Enigma

• Category: Blended Scotch Whisky

• Vintage: 1998

• Bottled: 2023

• Age: 25 years

• Barrel: Refill Sherry Butts

• Number of bottles: 5850

• Alcohol: 41.4%

• Content: 70 cl

• Color: natural color (refill sherry)

• Filtering: non-chill-filtered

Flavor profile

• Nose: soft sherry, dried fruits, vanilla, light chocolate, plums and spicy oak.

• Palate: Smooth, rounded, and elegant; raisins, toffee, malt, caramel, light spice, and subtle sherry notes. Beautifully integrated from its 25 years of cask aging.

• Finish: Medium-long, warm and smooth; light sherry sweetness, oak, cocoa and soft spices linger.

Character

This Enigma 25-Year-Old combines maturity and elegance with Cadenhead's signature no-nonsense character. The refill sherry butts provide depth without being overpowering, making the blend a calm, mature, and perfectly balanced whisky.

Ideal for those looking for an old, affordable and surprisingly complex whisky without any marketing hype — just quality.

Why interesting for collectors

• 25 years old for an exceptional price

• Refill sherry butts → subtle, mature style

• Large but very popular release with strong international demand

• Enigma series = hidden gems, often excellent value

• Non-chill-filtered + natural color