[50.0%・2 Years Old・Distilled in 2012・Bottled in 2014・Official Bottling・Single Cask Release]
As I am writing about the latest releases from Black Gate, I realised that I have never written about Black Gate’s expressions, despite being a fan for a while now; so here’s a belated post on the BG002, the whisky that made me a believer.The BG002 was the first whisky produced by Mendooran couple Mr. Brian Hollingworth and Mrs. Genise Hollingworth. The new make was distilled through direct-fired copper still and aged in a sherry cask for a little over two years.
Nose:
The nose is heavy with unrefined brown sugar and a fine dose of buttery sherry, not to mentioned that diesel note fans have grown to love of Black Gate. It’s fragrant with a touch of beeswax and a bright youthful maltiness.
Palate & Finish:
The citrus and sugary entry on the palate with its slight touches of dirtiness and waxiness well interact with the maltiness, together they give a distinguished texture that accentuates the youthful characters. The nutty and earthy notes then sip out afterwards, forming a chocolate coated Christmas cake.
The finishing is soft with just a hint of lemon peels, and wee notes akin to Reese’s peanut butter cup and coconut flakes, with a touch of manuka honey surfacing gradually.
Thoughts:
Young and Rustic. A whisky (aged spirit if you are from other countries) that does not seek to show that it’s matured well beyond its age, but instead it is just a fairly enjoyable dram that is ready somehow after only two years.
✓ [Recommended if you like the style/ distillery]
–Nicholas
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