[49.1%・NAS・Bottled in 2018・Tasmanian Independent Bottlers Bottling・Cask No. TIB ?? 005・Single Cask Release]
Nose:
On the raw side but the dilution has kept things civilised, a polite Sherry imprint left on the new make. There is a certain spirit oiliness that coats notes of raw sugar, citrus fragrance and charred toast.
Palate & Finish:
Fine delivery of apples and honey on a young spirit base, English lollies conveying a juvenile spirit led sweetness.
The tail fizzles though traces of malt remain..
Thoughts:
Personally, the sophomore Renowned Release didn’t quite do enough for me, proper distillate and thoughtful execution but my suspicion is that the cask was bottled too soon for things to have a chance to get real interesting, Duckett style or otherwise. Chances are the cask could potentially be left maturing for a few more years though I suppose the crowd has waited long enough..
-Nicholas
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