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Coburns Trunk Club – Membership

$950.00

Age Before Beauty - Silenus

$1,300.00

Barrel: COB-25-008 | 53.2% ABV
American Oak
1968 French Limousin Oak | 50 Year Old Ex Port
American Oak | Ex Bourbon
Filled: 15 November 2018
Decanted: 15 December 2025
Age: 7 years
Yield: 243 bottles only
Volume: 700mL

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Age Before Beauty - Silenus

$1,300.00

"A whisky that proves beauty deepens with age, and wisdom is the finest finish of all."

Nuance & Notes

Like Silenus himself — god of harvest, wine, and quiet wisdom — this whisky speaks in warmth rather than force. Its character recalls the opening of a beehive on a summer’s day: honeyed, floral, alive with warmth, yet grounded by earth and age. Sweetness comes first, generous and inviting, before settling into toasted grain, nut, and gentle, steady heat. 

There is abundance here, but also restraint. A port finish in ex-French oak from the Limousin region adds depth and quiet polish, bringing dark fruit richness and supple structure. Spice and smoke sit in balance, never dominating, guiding the sweetness into a composed, comforting finish. Silenus does not rush or insist — he welcomes, lingers, and leaves you content, a whisky shaped as much by patience and maturity as by oak.

Nose

Fresh honeycomb opens the nose — waxy, floral, and sun-warmed — lifted by a light saline edge.

Prickly pepper rises clearly, followed by nutmeg, dried herbs, and soft smoke.

Marigold and sweet pepperbush add a golden, perfumed floral note, giving warmth and generosity without heaviness.

Palate

Sweetness arrives first but never clings. Sticky honey cake and caramelised popcorn lead, supported by dry cereal grain and toasted hazelnut.

Nutmeg and warming pepper build steadily, carrying gentle heat throughout. Vanilla and coconut round the mid-palate, while smoky peppers appear late, right at the back, adding depth without weight.

Finish

Warm, spiced, and steady.

Honeyed grain and nut recede into soft oak, nutmeg, and lingering pepper warmth, with a final echo of smoky pepper and light wood smoke.

The sweetness clears cleanly, leaving comfort, spice, and quiet restraint.

Coburns Periodic Table of Whisky Elements

Highlighted elements show dominant nose and palate characteristics of this whisky.

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Presentation & Collection

Each Coburns release may be secured in its individual Library display box, created for refined presentation and archival storage.

Alternatively, you may return your Coburns Trunk to receive a replacement bottle within it, allowing the Trunk to evolve alongside your collection. Simply select the return option at checkout and we will provide a reply-paid label with instructions.

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