Belgrove Rye 3yo (Ex Pinot Noir, ex Tasmanian Malt)

Belgrove Rye 3yo (Ex Pinot Noir, ex Tasmanian Malt)

Killowen International Series, Killowen distillery 
Single rye - Tasmania
Pale gold
60.61% ABV
Dram

Nose: Oats, aluminium foil, strawberry jam, ume, burnt sugar, vanilla, hints of smoke. With water, rubber bands, smoke, strawberry jam, vanilla. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, hot, airy, loosens. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Petrol exhaust, ume, smoke, burnt sugar, wet stones, black pepper, hints of aluminium foil. With water, smoke, black pepper, strawberry jam. 
Finish: Short. Black pepper, burnt sugar, smoke, strawberry jam. 

Comments: 

Fruity and slight sour, with many feinty notes. Lots of spicy notes from the rye too. It fades rather quickly to a sort, intense finish.

Verdict:

I like this.