Jorum Studio Spiritcask (Euan McCall) 2023 + Twisted Vanilla Giveaway

Jorum Studio Spiritcask

Jorum Studio Spiritcask

“New make is the clear spirit that comes off the still. It’s usually 68% alcohol and has aromatic characteristics. A lot of whisky’s flavour, and all its colour, comes from the wood.” ~ via The Single Cask

All Meisters appreciate a fine whisky in moderation – its color, aroma, widely divergent flavors. I recall one holiday season years ago, while my husband was still employed: clients would try to outdo one another by gifting rare bottles of whisky (which we could ill afford ourselves). I sat in our little candelit kitchen with our eldest, our feet resting upon the table as we regarded several small glasses filled with a variety of spirits lined up like so many small soldiers. I approached them as I would any work of art, encouraging our son to admire the bouquets, hues while we gingerly sipped – judiciously rolling the precious drops upon our tongues as we savored each. I’m grateful to all the folk who made such an olfactory/gustatory education possible – and there were many.

Euan McCall of Jorum Studios and Jorum Laboratories

Euan McCall of Jorum Studio  and Jorum Laboratories courtesy of the perfumer

It is easy to see why perfumers clamor to recreate the alluring aroma of such potables. Even if you are a teetotaler, there is a suave, seductive character which alcoholic beverages reveal – be it champagne, wine, gin, rum, cognac, bourbon, eau de vies, the hoppy/malty liveliness of beer – and most certainly, whisky. Most frequently, while depicting whisky, the peaty, smoky aspects are showcased, as perfumer Euan McCall has done in his recent Scottish Odyssey’s Firewater. In the latest addition to his Scottish Odyssey Collection, Euan presents us with a more ephemeral version of Scotland’s pride, a ghostly twisted vanilla which haunts the oaken barrels: Jorum Studio Spiritcask. This should not surprise us; leave it to Jorum Studio to cast fresh eyes upon a previously tried-and-true theme and render it new.

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Spiritcask is inspired by very young whiskies, as opposed to those which have aged and matured over many years. It has been said that, by drinking a new make – one can foretell the spirit it will become (and, as distilleries crop up ever more rapidly, so does the interest in new make). Jorum Studio Spiritcask opens with a sprightly tone which dances upon the skin – so fresh, fruity (ylang-ylang, pear, chamomile) and light-hearted. You feel youthful just smelling it: slightly brash, restless, and bristling with vitality.

Scottish Odyssey collection Jorum Studio Spiritcask

This is not to detract from the perfume’s beautiful blending and advanced degree of sophistication; Spiritcask is anything but feckless. With the passage of time, a concerted mellow quality appears, and it is masterful, quietly prismatic in scope – neither your generic vanilla nor a ho-hum malt. Its complexity displays a true sleight-of-hand balance between the gourmand, woody and leathery facets of Euan’s fine materials. One such participant is whisky lactone – a scented chameleon element which displays maple, cocoa, wine, toasty, caramel, and overall alcoholic beverage nuances. We smell traditional oaken casks, as well as hints of cedar and guaiac, but none of them overwhelm Spiritcask’s composition. Malt, rum, and cognac are detectable throughout the fragrance’s development – whereas coffee and labdanum appear graceful and subtle; the tender touch of jasmine feels perfect, and Bourbon vanilla is woody. One is left to ponder the question: what libation preceded the current one in residence? What scented specters haunt these venerable kegs?

Notes: New Make, ylang-ylang, pear, chamomile, malt, cognac, jasmine, rum absolute, leather, cocoa, maple, cedarwood, whisky lactone, caramel, labdanum, guaiacwood, coffee, Bourbon vanilla absolute, oakwood absolute

My bottle of Jorum Studio SpiritCask was gifted by the perfumer – many thanks!  My nose is my own…all images via Jorum Studio unless otherwise noted.

~ Ida Meister, Deputy and Natural Perfumery Editor

 

Scottish Odyssey Jorum Studio Spiritcask

Jorum Studio Spiritcask

Thanks to the generosity of Jorum Studio, we have a 30ml bottle of Jorum Studio Spiritcask extrait from the Scottish Odyssey collection for one registered reader in the USA, EU or UK (excluding Spain, Italy, Russia and the Ukraine ). You must register on our site or your comment will not count. To be eligible please let us know what appealed to you in Ida’s review and where you live. Draw closes 3/9/2022

Editor’s Note: Euan McCall was Michelyn’s CaFleureBon Rising Star of 2019,  and received 2022’s Best Artisan perfumer from Michelyn; Ida awarded Jorum Studio Scottish Odyssey Collection Best Collection of 2022, Rachel Watson gave Pony Boy from the Scottish Odyssey Collection a Top 10 Best of 2022.

In the USA, Fragrance Vault carries a wide selection of Jorum Studio including Spiritcask here. Jorum Studio is also offered at Indigo Perfumery

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58 comments

  • Adil Mjaoui says:

    Ida’ article charmed me from the very beginning, this power of deconstructing perfume with brilliance and craftsmanship, thank you. I would be happy to own this bottle. From France.

  • I’m a big fan of all things Scottish (and Irish too!), and am quite the avid drinker, so this cologne sounds like an exciting addition to my collection, I live in Iowa, USA.

  • The review makes this sound so mouthwatering, from the fresh fruity beginning to the ‘prismatic’ (sounds amazing!) vanilla and gourmand woodiness. I do love an unusual gourmand, and the addition of the guiac wood sounds divine. Love Jorum. Studio’s Paradisi and Gorseland and would be eager to try this one too. UK

  • The outstanding amount of details and intriguing facts appealed to me in Ida’s review. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU.

  • Spirits I perfumery always intrigues me. I can’t imagine how these notes are mixed together in order to recreate a fabulous parfume. I’d love to find out with Spiritcask. Thanks for the opportunity. Mich USA

  • Ida’s described the various facets of “boozy” notes (woods mainly) in her review of Jorum Studio Spiritcask very well. My experience with such notes has been via Tom Ford’s Tobacco Oud, as I recall, and I enjoyed the perfume very much – it too has a cognac note, as does Jorum Studio Spiritcask. I haven’t tried other such perfumes so Jorum Studio Spiritcask would be an interesting one to try. Curious how the flowery notes blend with the liquor notes – this one has quite a few of the liquor notes (rum, cognac, whiskey, etc.). Will it be very boozy (smelling drunk vibe) or an elegant, sophisticated vibe? From the review it seems it will be the latter. Thanks for an interesting review and draw. I am from the USA.

  • I must say that this sounds like a tantalizing treat. Whisky scents are a dime a dozen nowadays and it is arguable that there aren’t that many that ring as special. I was quite pleased with Ida saying that this is not your typical gourmand whisky, but rather takes a different turn. As the name implies, I imagine this to be slightly thin but still have a good complexity to it. The pear in the opening certainly sounds delicious as I can imagine it blending beautifully with the richer, more caramelly nuances to follow. Soudns splendid! I’m in NC, USA.

  • Michele Miller says:

    As usual, I am drawn in by Ida’s poetic descriptions. I love whiskey/vanilla fragrances so the review was especially of interest to me.

  • olgAPOISON says:

    This is so cool: “inspired by very young whiskies, as opposed to those which have aged and matured over many years”. Im from EU, thanks

  • I am always drawn to spirit-inspired fragrances and honestly I love that the word ‘feckless’ was used in cold blood here! Nicely done!
    I live in the US

  • I love whiskey, and am intrigued by the idea of new make, though I’ve never tasted it. The perfumes I’ve smelled by Jorum Studio have been very interesting, and I’d love to smell more! I’d love to win Spiritcask!
    I’m in WV, USA

  • Ida’s reviews are always great. I’m particularly intrigued by the whisky lactose, an interesting pairing I haven’t smelled before. NY, USA

  • Giveachance says:

    This was great because I knew nothing about whisky and new makes
    I live in the USA

  • What appealed to me was that, “Spiritcask is inspired by very young whiskies, as opposed to those which have aged and matured over many years”. US

  • John Michael Jones says:

    Omg I haven’t come across a note breakdown that’s kicked me in the attention span like this one in years! I love the sound of this! I live in Boston, Massachusetts

  • This review makes this scent sound so visceral, and delicious. I love the references to sleight of hand and ghostliness, which give the fragrance an ethereal quality too. Jorum’s offerings are always unique and enjoyable, and I would love to try this! I am in Illinois, USA.

  • Ida is such a wonderful writer and has a way of transporting me to the time and place she describes. Ylang ylang, pear, and chamomile also sound especially delicious paired together. I’ve only tried Pony Boy but if it’s any indication I’m sure this is a gorgeous perfume. I live in Missouri, USA

  • Gnossiennes says:

    Euan McCall and Jorum always offer us unique creations. Ida’s review simply brings more charm, that the gourmand, the woods and the liquors get so well-blended all together. Another must-try for me.
    Greetings from San Mateo, California.

  • It was interesting to learn about the backstory/inspiration behind this fragrance. A boozy vanilla fragrance with fruity notes sounds incredible. For me it can be sometimes hard to pull off based on the the other fragrances i’ve tried and how they reacted with my skin scent, but regardless this fragrance sounds like it would perform really well in the winter with the vanilla/booze combo. From TX, USA.

  • LovelyMouse says:

    What attracted me most about Ida’s review was the educational point about whiskey. I do not understand much in alcohol drinks, so it was very interesting for me to learn new things. I love the boozy vibes of perfumes though. Whiskey contains so many different olfactory facets – from caramel-creamy to herbal. It is amazing and makes the composition balanced and rich. I really like Euan McCall as a perfumer. My favorite fragrance is from Jorum Studio is Carduus, it also has chamomile and honey-herbal notes in it. So I would be happy and honored to try Spiritcask!
    I am from the EU

  • My favourite whisky scent is Your Liquid Gold by Fine Spirit Perfumes, and I will get to smell the Floris Islay soon. The moment I saw Jorum’s Spiritcask announced in Instagram I knew I had to smell it! Ida’s description shows its special approach and I am even more tempted. Please let me win this to Germany, thank you for the draw!

  • and cognac are detectable throughout the fragrance’s development – whereas coffee and labdanum appear graceful and subtle; the tender touch of jasmine feels perfect, and Bourbon vanilla is woody. One is left to ponder the question: what libation preceded the current one in residence? What scented specters haunt these venerable kegs?

    Notes: New Make, ylang-ylang, pear, chamomile, malt, cognac, jasmine, rum absolute, leather, cocoa, maple, cedarwood, whisky lactone, caramel, labdanum, guaiacwood, coffee, Bourbon vanilla absolute, oakwood absolute. A beautiful description by Ida really intrigued by the notes and expert balance by the perfumer. A house that I need to explore further. Thanks a million from the UK

  • oaken casks, as well as hints of cedar and guaiac, but none of them overwhelm Spiritcask’s composition. Malt, rum, and cognac are detectable throughout the fragrance’s development – whereas coffee and labdanum appear graceful and subtle; the tender touch of jasmine feels perfect, and Bourbon vanilla is woody. A beautiful piece by Ida I am fascinated how it would smell like on skin sounds like a magical concoction. A house that I have got no experience with but I am curious and interested to find out more. Thanks a lot from the United Kingdom

  • Giorgia295 says:

    I think this is my favorite from the Jorum range, love the boozy aspect with the fruity, juicy part. Sound very interesting.
    Greetings from Italy, Milan

  • katyakotovskaya says:

    For me, boozy fragrances always have a special appeal. There is something alluring and bewitching about them. Ida’s review is very descriptive and poetic as ever. I really enjoyed the part about the whiskey sampling she shared. I live in EU and would love to win this one.

  • Beautiful review Ida! I love the image of your family (including your eldest) sniffing and sipping the whiskies gifted. When I was a kid, I enjoy the same gatherings with wine instead of whisky as my father had a small but decent cellar and I was interested since early ages. As a sherry lover now, my better time is when I put the glass in my nose and smell the amazing array of flavours, quite similar to whisky by the way. Lot of scotchs are aged in old sherry casks. What Mr. McCall is doing is amazing: all of his scents, the Scottish Odyssey speciallly, are great and Pony Boy is an astonishing 100% natural vegetal scent. Spiritcask takes on young whiskies: opening floral and fresh fruity and then goes deeper into mellow and sophisticated : vanilla and all the flavours of the oak cask appears without overwhelming. Let´s toast with it! I live in Spain, EU.

  • Ken White says:

    Ida went into detail describing the quality ingredients in this scent. I love boozy frags and she really pushed that narrative. I’d love to win and try this! New Jersey, USA

  • I like the contrasting of two products where the notes that contribute to the overall olfactory experience are so similar. I appreciate Ida noting how the jasmine, something not from the whisky realm, contributes to the fragrance. Like a fine whisky this sounds like a scent to linger over and enjoy.

    I’m in North Carolina, USA.

  • bigscoundrel says:

    The whisky lactone in Spiritcask sounds like it plays interestingly with the other notes. I’d love to win it. New Jersey, USA

  • ScentedClown says:

    I do appreciate Ida’s giving her own personally experience when it comes to perfumes concepts and ideas as it adds a more personally touch to the review.

    I am based in the uk

  • I love Firewater and I love the beauty and complexity of whiskies! This new perfume from Jorum Studio sound right up my alley. Ida’s prose is poetic and lovely as I imagine the fragrance to be as well.

  • A scented chameleon thanks to an ingredient I’ve never heard of before! I’ve never seen a note list like this before and my mouth is watering. It sounds like an amazing cocktail to get your nose drunk on. Hello from the USA!

  • Uncle1979 says:

    I know Euan McCall is Scottish, so excuse me , but Ida Meister take on Jorum Studio Spiritcask made me think of Irish Whiskey Chocolate Cake , with Baileys Mousse .
    I have a feeling Spiritcask can , and will indulge me in complete decadence with its refined aroma.
    A fragrance, and a dessert, both show-stopping , that will leave everyone wowed.
    Appreciate the review, learning about Ida’s history with rare ,and refined whiskeys, and the giveaway campaign
    USA

  • I am quite fascinated by “boozy” fragrances – and by boozy, I really mean fragrances that are strongly inspired or centered around a type of alcoholic drink. I find it weird and brilliant at the same time how translating that scent into perfumery just coats it in layers of warmth, roundness and different aromas that one wouldn’t automatically think of associating with the spirit itself.
    By Ida’s masterful words, it seems that it’s exactly the case with Spiritcask, which is in no way a whiskey solinote (that word alone is enough to make me smile), but a “balance between the gourmand, woody and leathery facets that make this perfume neither your generic vanilla nor a ho-hum malt”.
    I live in the EU.
    Thank you very much.

  • Danu Seith Fyr says:

    Perfection in a glass….. perfume bottle, superb travelling with the one and only Ida. Spiritcask speaks volumes to this winemaker who resided in the Highlands of Scotland once upon a time. My penchant for the highland variety of single malts is undiminshed and now to scent the highlands golden amber in another form, surely pure bliss. Euan and Jorum studio always garner my attention, thank you, I would love a wee dram of this. I live in SW France.

  • Parfumista says:

    Be it whatever perfume that says ‘Vanilla” in the name, it’s already appealing to me. If it’s calling for alcoholic vanilla notes in it, I’m running after it!)))
    Ida’s review is as usual simply great! This time it was particularly cosy and warm. Thanks for sharing your personal moments of memories, Ida, to let us feel the true ambiance the perfume conveys!
    Greetings from Switzerland!

  • Trinity33 says:

    A boozy vanilla is always welcome in my collection. I’ve had perfumes that were “aged” in oak casks to impart that woody note but Spiritcask is the first fragrance I’ve encountered that was inspired by a very young spirit. This seems to be displayed in the freshness and fruitiness of the beginning followed by the more traditional booze and wood notes. Euan McCall seems to put a lot of thought into his compositions. Would love to try this! MD, USA.

  • I’m fresh to Jorum Studio . Spiritcask and Ida Meister review sparked my interest with the Euan McCall decision to keen on very young , instead of aged for years whiskeys , and the woods and coffee further adding to the intricacy of the fragrance.
    I feel like Spiritcask is full of life, and joy , keeping its lavish character.
    Thanks for the draw
    USA

  • roxhas1cat says:

    I live with a bourbon collector which I still don’t understand the exact difference with whiskey. Maybe they are cousins. Not a fan of the flavor, but my most memorable trip to Kentucky was just breathing the air in the rick house. Still trying to find a fragrance that captures that, maybe this is it. Sounds like Ida knows a bit about whiskey as I wouldn’t know an old one from a new one. Thanks for the chance!! USA

  • Although I’m not a whisky drinker, I have always loved the smell of it. I didn’t realize that by drinking a new make you could foretell the spirit it will become. Thank you, Ida, for including this tidbit of information. The whisky lactone note sounds especially appealing in Spiritcask, with its multiple facets. The other notes- particularly the malt, labdanum, coffee, and vanilla- sound very warm and comforting. I would love to own a bottle of Jorum Spiritcask. Thank you, Ida, for the great review, and thank you to Jorum Studio for the giveaway. I am located in the USA.

  • petergigov says:

    What i like in Jorum Studio Spiritcask is parity between its creativity and wearability.
    The gourmand, woody and leathery accords , and especially the new whiskeys part , tipped the scale ⚖ into “buy a sample with your next purchase” favor
    Spiritcask i’d gladly wear on a date, or going out to a bar.
    Exciting giveaway
    USA

  • I am still looking for the vanilla of my dreams, but this quest is so difficult because I encounter many linear (but not so realistic) and sugar offerings.

    I am beyond interested in Euan s new creation because Ida says – Its complexity displays a true sleight-of-hand balance between the gourmand, woody and leathery facets …

    Fingers crossed.

    I live in EU and my favorite Jorum Studio so far is Nectary!

  • I rarely drink whiskey so I have no idea of the differences between a young and a maturated whiskey. I guess the drink has somehow a leathery facet and there are variations (honey included) that would lean it to gourmand territory. So reading here that the main accords of the perfume are a play of gourmand, woody and leathery notes, I can sort of imagine it and it’s a nice picture!
    Thanks, I am in the EU.

  • Spiritcask sounds like an exquisite scent. The house and perfumer have won alot of accolades as well which makes me much more comfortable with a house I have no familiarity with. This is a blend of favorite notes along with others like pear and caramel that I dont wear. Cant wait to sample this mix. From USA

  • Ooh this is sounding lush and rich!! With the supporting notes of coffee, caramel, cocoa, maple, rum, cognac and bourbon vanilla.,. What’s not to love??? Definitely seeking this out. Love the name too.
    Thanks for the giveaway chance!
    In California US

  • Loved reading about the inspiration of this perfume. I saw it a few weeks ago and added to my to test list, i would love to try it. WA, usa!

  • WaltherP99 says:

    I’d never get tired of reading Ida’s reviews, I just can’t. I’m a fan of her approach to fragrances, and reviews, the way she shared with us what she thinks, and perceives , and the fact she’d never shove her opinion down our throats . Jorum Studio Pentimento is fun ,and happy elaborate fragrance i tried, and bought again because of Ida’s review on Cafleurebon.Open jar of Nutella and lots of orchids

    “Even if you are a teetotaler, there is a suave, seductive character which alcoholic beverages reveal – be it champagne, wine, gin, rum, cognac, bourbon, eau de vies, the hoppy/malty liveliness of beer – and most certainly, whisky.”

    🙂
    I almost felt like Ida was referring me. I’m a strict teetotaller, but I love boozy fragrances. To be honest , unlike Ida , in no way I’ll be able to distinguish the aroma of very young vs matured over the years whiskeys , but well made boozy whiskey, chamomile and cocoa concoction will definitely put a smile on my face
    All profiles I already follow, @waltherp99bg
    Thanks a lot
    USA

  • Great review by Ida with important points of a spirited fragrance pun intended. I don’t drink but do love an occasional shot of aged scotch and whisky during the Christmas season. I would love to try this fragrance as I do like sexy boozy fragrances. Thanks for the giveaway. I live in CA, USA.

  • I love the varied and complex notes of a good scotch whisky; the more peaty the better. Naturally, McCall’s Scotish Odyssey collection has been on my list for a while, and while Firewater is very intriguing, Spiritcask sounds easier to wear year-round and a little less opinionated in its execution. I’m curious about the whisky lactone here, along with how all these woody notes layer together. I love this concept.

    I’m in the USA. Thank you for the giveaway!

  • Thanks for the review Ida!

    I’ve heard many great things about the new Scottish Odyssey Collection and look forward to trying them all.

    I love a boozy fragrances and Spiritcask speaks to me. Jorum’s Natural Perfumery always manages to surprise me with it’s creations and I’m sure I will enjoy this new Collection as much as my other samples.

    Greetings from the UK!

  • Regis Monkton says:

    I’ve been interested in trying Jorum Studio’s collected works for a while now, and I’m interested in trying this new one too. Ida’s review caused me to think that this fragrance is put together very well. I appreciate hearing about the whiskey lactone and the oak wood. I live in the U.S.A.

  • foreverscents says:

    I am a teetotaler, but I appreciate the aroma of a fine whiskey. I am intrigued by the use of very young whiskeys in Spiritcask. This certainly sounds like a very well-blended perfume. I like that it bristles with vitality. Yet the vanilla and caramel notes sound comforting.
    I live in the USA.

  • wandering_nose says:

    I like the openness and honesty of Ida’s memory of home whiskey tastings, accompanied by the variety of feelings and impressions. Myself, I grew to appreciate whiskeys by associating them with perfumes – deep, rich and complex. I love the decidedly boozy and woody character of Spiritcask, as well as the name. Thank you for the draw. I am in the EU, Republic of Ireland

  • All Meisters appreciate a fine whisky in moderation

    Both from my mother’s, and father’s side , all appreciate a fine whisky , rarely in moderation 🙂
    What appeals to me in Jorum Studio Spiritcask, is that the fragrance is inspired by very young whisky (without the ‘e’ , since refers to Scottish grain spirits) .
    The term “very young whisky” is kind of broad, most liquor connoisseurs do put emphasis on how log a spirit has aged . In US it usually means a whiskey aged for more than 4-5 years bare minimum, unless they are making White Lightning aka Moonshine.
    Usually in Scotland 12 years is the minimum aged, before it’s believe to be drinkable , the main reason I’m interested in Spiritcask .
    Additional cocoa , whine, toasty and caramel nuances are very much welcomed.
    Don’t have a very young whisky at home , but the Scottish Dalmore 12 years old Single Malt will do , cheers and thank you for the opportunity
    USA

  • Phillip_Barkley says:

    Never heard of Jorum Studio before, Spiritcask is distinctive boozy, smoky gourmand, with caramel, and subtle coffee aromas.
    State of art novelty fragrance
    Thank you, American living in Paris France

  • Michael Prince says:

    I loved Ida’s review of Jorum Studio SpiritCask. Spiritcask is inspired by very young whiskies, as opposed to those which have aged and matured over many years. That really caught my attention because I love boozy and gourmand fragrances. The fact that it has malt, rum, cognac, and whiskey with so many gourmand ingredients and a beautiful vanilla what’s not to love. I am from the USA.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the nice review Ida. I really love the presentation and have often read about the brand here and their interesting take on Scottish culture and terroir.

    I’m quite interested in the way this fragrance evolves. I like the idea behind using young whiskey as a sort of starting point.

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • sephrenia300 says:

    Very nice review Ida! What appealed to me in Ida’s review is the idea of a perfume inspired by a young and spirited whiskey instead of a dark, gourmand, and thick one. All the spirit inspired perfumes I have tried so far are thick and almost cloying endeavors, so this one sounds so different that I very much want to try it. I live in the US.