Highwayman The Dark Side

Highwayman The Dark Side

Official bottling 
Single malt - New South Wales
Mahogany 
55% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, farmyard, honey, winter melon, white pepper, dark chocolate, hints of orange peel. With water, vanilla, cocoa nibs, raisins, hints of peanuts. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, loosens, expands, warm. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Peanuts, honeycomb, peat, hay, fresh cut grass, raisins, dark chocolate, photocopy paper, hints of coffee. With water, raisins, peanuts, hints of coffee. 
Finish: Short. Black tea, honeycomb, raisins, peat. 

Comments: 

Really sweet, peated dram. The high proof is good, brings out some feinty notes that would otherwise be lost in the layers of flavour. I’ve not had anything from this distillery before, but the juice is nice and the branding attractive.

Verdict:

I like this.