West Cork 12yo Rum Cask

West Cork 12yo Rum Cask

Official bottling
Single malt - Southern Ireland
Golden
43% ABV
Dram

Nose: Fresh baked bread, cream, marzipan, lemon juice, grass. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens slightly, slippery, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sour. Fresh baked bread, cream, lemon juice, vanilla, custard. 
Finish: Medium. Orange juice, cream, custard, hints of grass. 

Comments: 

This is strange, and reinforces that, to me, rum cask finishes can be a bit hit and miss. The underlying whisky is good, I've had a number of West Corks and enjoyed them. The rum cask has imparted notes of fresh baked bread and cream, which jars a bit on my palate.

Verdict:

Not bad.