[46.0%・16 Years Old・Bottled in 2008・Official Bottling・Limited Release]
Nose:
The oak is evident through out, but it’s in the comforting form of mellow vanilla with a sprinkle of pepper and match sticks. There is a vague muskiness in the background with the wine fruits faintly popping out, seductive but sedated.
Palate & Finish:
Figs and prunes with a lemony edge. It’s a typical wine cask matured whisky with its tannins and a slight vinegar note, the acidity allows more succulent black fruits to be brought out.
Finishes with the malt sipping out alongside a grassy note and hint of menthol.
Thoughts:
A wine cask matured whisky that resembles a wine cask matured whisky, what a surprise!
Probably the most gentle dram of the series, harmless fun really, which’s mostly what you want from a wine finish..
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-Nicholas
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