Starward 3yo Batch 1

Starward 3yo Batch 1

That Boutique-y Whisky Company 
Single malt - Victoria
Amber red
56% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, red grapes, violets, orange peel, fresh baked bread, sea salt, hints of caramel. With water, orange peel, raisins, hints of ketchup. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, tingly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet salty. Red grapes, sea salt, orange peel, lemon thyme, caramel, hints of bananas. With water, fresh baked bread, orange peel, raisins, black tea, oats. 
Finish: Medium. Walnut skins, caramel, orange peel, violets. 

Comments: 

Quite floral, as Starwards are wont to be. Lots of red grit, but also a herbal, savoury note. On the nose this opens up with water to be tomato ketchup - highly unusual, of course. It’s quite cereally as well, once water is added. 

Verdict:

I like this.