Balmenach 13yo 2004/2018

Balmenach 13yo 2004/2018

Hidden Spirits Whisky Co
Single malt - Speyside
Dark yellow
51.2% ABV
Dram

Nose: Lemon zest, rhubarb and custard sweets, pear drops, vanilla, orange peel. With water, lemon zest, cotton sheets, lemon sweets. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, astringent, static, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sour. Lemon juice, lime juice, green tea, green apples, vanilla, hints of cinnamon. With water, sweeter, lemon zest, fresh baked bread, Battenberg cake. 
Finish: Medium. Lemon juice, vanilla, pear drops, green apples. 

Comments: 

Cask BL418. Another gem from Hidden Spirits, and yes, I killed the bottle. It's pretty sour, lots of tart things, with some spicy notes. It opens up well with water, turning sweeter, and slightly herbal, a particular fragrance that I associate with freshly laundered cotton sheets. Very nice whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.