Continuing my Cotswolds series, I have a sample of their single malt that aged in quarter casks that had previously held peated whisky and was bottled at 59.6% ABV. The nose is starts with a mix of grilled octopus, plantain chips, mango sorbet and vanilla creme brûlée then tangy barbecue slathered smoked shrimp, light sea side rocky minerality, and dark chocolate covered espresso beans followed by sautéed apples, lemon zest and charred pineapple rings that transitions to light baking spices and polished oak with medium ethanol burn. The taste is a medium mouthfeel starting with creamy tropical fruits before a mix of grilled octopus, bananas foster, fresh mango slices and vanilla seeds then Cajun spiced smoked shrimp, light sea side rocky minerality, and dark chocolate covered espresso beans followed by sautéed apples, candied lemon peel and charred pineapple rings that transitions to light baking spices and mildly bitter black tea with medium ethanol burn. The finish is medium length with caramelized mangoes, papaya, honeycomb, grilled octopus, black pepper, light baking spices and mildly bitter black tea. Wow, this is an impressive dram that the peated quarter casks have imparted a subtle smoke with light grilled seafood that coalesces with those Cotswolds tropical fruits along with light sea side rocky minerality and earthy spices into a beautifully composed balanced dram that suffers from a slight bitterness on the palate and finish. At the price of around $80+, I think this is a stunning dram that is another absolute bargain by Cotswolds that would be a great addition to any peat head's collection.