Morris Smoked Muscat Limited Edition

Morris Smoked Muscat Limited Edition

Official bottling
Single malt - Victoria
Amber, hints of bronze
48.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Charcoal ash, burning leaves, driftwood smoke, tyre rubber, honey, raisins, red grapes. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, mouth coating, cool, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Raisins, driftwood smoke, soot, charcoal ash, raisins, cloves, honey, hints of molasses. 
Finish: Medium. Honey, raisins, damson jam, cloves, hints of molasses. 

Comments: 

Very smoky and chemical, lots of intense waves of burning things! Underneath that thick layer of peat and smoke, there’s a sweet raisiny note, with bittersweet notes of molasses. Very unbalanced, but somehow it works.

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 

Morris Muscat Barrel Finish

Morris Muscat Barrel Finish

Official bottling 
Single malt - Victoria 
Chinese tea
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Red grapes, damson jam, blueberries, aluminium foil, black tea, black pepper, hints of brass polish. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, turns syrupy, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Black tea, raisins, damson jam, black pepper, cocoa nibs, cloves, dark chocolate, sandalwood. 
Finish: Long. Dark chocolate, raisins, damson jam, cocoa nibs, malted grains. 

Comments: 

Quite sweet, classic sweet wine finished whisky. Lots of jammy and chocolate notes, but also fragrant and spicy. This distillery produces interesting stuff.

Verdict:

I like this.

Morris Signature Single Malt

Morris Signature Single Malt

Official bottling 
Single malt - Victoria
Amber
40% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, dark chocolate, angelica root, sea salt, raisins, hints of toffee apples. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens slightly, cool, slippery. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Dark chocolate, leather, tyre rubber, black pepper, raisins, cloves, hints of toffee apples. 
Finish: Medium. Black pepper, dark chocolate, tyre rubber, cloves, hints of angelica root. 

Comments: 

Quite a decent malt, lots of sweet herbal notes, with a savoury undertone. On the tongue it’s quite chocolate-forward, with some bitter angelica. Quite impressive for an entry-level malt.

Verdict:

I like this.