Teeling 18yo Renaissance Series No 2 (Australian Shiraz Cask)

Teeling 18yo Renaissance Series No 2 (Australian Shiraz Cask)

Renaissance Series, Teeling
Single malt - unknown
Amber pink
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Strawberry laces, raisins, blueberries, sandalwood, cinnamon, cornflakes. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, slippery, warm, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Black tea, black pepper, raisins, strawberry laces, cinnamon, oatcakes, hints of sourdough bread. 
Finish: Medium. Cinnamon, sandalwood, orange peel, raisins. 

Comments: 

Probably Cooley, but it’s not online and I don’t know for sure. Heavily influenced by the wine cask finish of course, but it’s not unpleasant at all. Lots of sweet jammy wintery spices, alongside some sweet cereal. A warning dram for cold spring evenings.

Verdict:

I like this.