Stauning Bastard

Stauning Bastard

Official bottling 
Single rye - Midtjylland
Amber gold
46.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Honey, plums, cooked rice, agave, brown paper, raisins, hints of cinnamon. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, cool, tingly, expands. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Plums, agave, honey, brown paper, orange peel, golden syrup, black pepper, hints of cinnamon. 
Finish: Medium. Brown paper, black pepper, oak chips, golden syrup. 

Comments: 

Mezcal cask finished rye. That grassy agave note is very apparent, along side characteristic rye spice and sweetness. Lots of wood on the finish too. Very interesting.

Verdict:

I like this.