Tastes

It’s giving: eating s’mores by the campfire, listening to a classic throwback playlist.

Some days pass so quickly they’re instantly forgotten. This dram is similarly unremarkable.

A sultana scone with Devon cream and apricot marmalade.

Evokes: getting curled up under a wool blanket in front of the fire with the lit Christmas tree and a doggo at my feet. Lovely soft peat with a gentle finish. Only 376 bottles were made, so sadly we can’t add this to our collection but I’ll definitely keep my eyes out for future bottles!

A review of the hand poured distillery cask aged in bordeaux barrels (specifically cask #670) 62% ABV. Distilled 4/12/2010 and bottled 18/7/2021. A beautiful deep blood gold, this dram was a wild ride. First aromas were a nutty muesli, pleasant and smooth. Once on the palate it warmed my mouth immediately. Suddenly I was eating a super spicy beef Thai curry, whose heat stayed with me long after I’d finished my tasting. A long finish with hints of the tannins from the Bordeaux. If you get a chance to try this single malt definitely give it a go, but not one I’d reach for on a frequent basis.

A review of the 24 year distillery cask. 57.1%, distilled in 1997 and aged solely in Oloroso casks. This dram was incredibly complex, with honey, pecan, and granola on the nose, but tobacco, leather, and old shoe on the palette. Quite a long finish, and by far the least smooth of the drams we tried. Addition of water did cut the burn without diminishing the flavours, but probably not necessary.

A boozy breakfast of a nutty, honey cereal and rye toast with browned butter.

Incredibly smooth with a lovely depth of flavor. Citrus, honey, apricots, with some deeper notes that are hard to place. Water dulled everything and really isn’t needed given how smooth this whisky is.