Tasting Notes:
Ichiro’s Malt Aged 23 Years Cask Strength ☆
Style: Sweet and Composed
Nose:
Sweet honey cornflakes aroma, red fruits and flower meadow in touch with an unexpected dash of white vinegar. Fresh peppermint spice fizzes, then we come to see some lively, light-hearted malt.
Palate:
Beautiful sherry and floral notes entwining and unfolding on the palate. Sweet, elegant delivery. Transition to caramel, gorgeous slice of butter, malt with a hint of tropical fruits goodness. Bright spices tingling softly. Subtle wine treated oak, more chocolate peppermint ice cream as we edge towards finish.
Finish:
Soft chocolate mousse as mint spices spiking, the sherry malt lingers around nicely.
Thoughts:
Splendid sweetness building around the malt. Sophisticated structure delivered with elegance. Sherry notes nicely supported by the strength. Zippy, in a balanced way.
[58%・ Cask Strength・ Non Chilled Filtered・ Non Coloured・ Original Bottling]
-Esmond
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