Starward Left-Field

Light and fruity with a notable wine cask finish. Nice, enjoyable whisky.

Dark red fruit and some dark brown sugar on the nose. Light tannins, caramel, medium length finish with light spice.

Drink without prejudice. Something, well, from left field. The red wine cask influence is there in a slightly acidic apple bite on the nose. The flavour in the mouth is almost speyside in the sultana riff but featuring sour cherry and orchard fruit, orange rind, ginger, and a bready mustiness. Red wine funk is in the house. Left Field resolves itself with a clean, almost sweet vinegar, note and a passing whiff of cocoa. I like this, especially at the bargain price, but mostly because many wine cask finishes are an excuse to flog fifth rate spirit. And this ain't. I imagine it won't be to everyone's taste but give it a go.