Black Gate 3yo Batch 1

Black Gate 3yo Batch 1

That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Master of Malt 
Single malt - New South Wales
Amber, hints of red 
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, honey, red grapes, peaches, dried pears, matcha, sandalwood, hints of black tea. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, slightly tingly, slippery, cool. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Red grapes, raisins, honey, matcha, sandalwood, peaches, hints of leather. 
Finish: Medium. Fresh baked bread, raisins, dried pears, honey. 

Comments: 

Lovely sherried Australian whisky. It has a herbal tang, as so many Aussie whiskies do, and in this case it is reminiscent of matcha powder. It’s quite tannic indeed. Despite the young age, it’s quite complex and slightly woody.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.