Cornmuse
Thompson Saison cask single cask
Single Malt — New Zealand
Reviewed
June 28, 2023 (edited July 6, 2023)
Enjoying a sample courtesy of @PBMichiganWolverine. Tasted neat from a NEAT glass after a bit of rest. The nose has a bit of vanilla and caramelized sugar, but that's in the background. Up front this is dry grass, almond, and ghosts of young, green fruit like immature grapes. Interesting.
On the palate I'm struck by the silky mouthfeel. There's more sweetness in the palate than the nose suggests. Caraway and dark chocolate notes emerge after an initial burst of sweet, dark raisins and a molasses-like note that's far more dry than that syrup, but has the dark elements of that taste profile.
The finish is relatively quick and there's a bit of sweet and bitter that hang around for a few long seconds after the swallow.
Very interesting whiskey. I'm reminded of Koval millet whiskey here, only with much less spice and greater richness. This is worth exploring if you find a bottle.
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