[45.0%・12 Years Old・Distilled in 2003・Bottled in 2016・Gordon & MacPhail Bottling・Limited Release of 4100 Bottles]
Nose:
Quite naturalistic and primitive with the cowshed vibe laying the groundwork for white pepper and strawberry essence; the fireplace-esque sensation has been kept at bay, with just a hint of creaminess foreboding what’s to come.
Palate & Finish:
Strawberry cream and custard with a wave of peat smoke, a nice body giving a velvety mouthfeel whilst more fruits start to join in. English toffee wrapped in a milk chocolate coating gently caressed by the smoke.
Medium finish of berries and menthol.
Thoughts:
The 9 years that this had spent in bourbon barrels prior to the 33 month finishing in Sassicaia casks really helped create some depth. Nice dram.
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-Nicholas
P.S. Thank you Mr. Lawrence for the sample!
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