Raasay 33 months Cask Sample, Woodford Reserve Rye Cask

Raasay 33 months Cask Sample, Woodford Reserve Rye Cask 

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Single malt - Islands
Pale green gold
Around 60% ABV
Dram

Nose: Yoghurt, cream, lemon zest, cumin, sea salt, white pepper. With water, lemon zest, fresh cut grass, white pepper. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, tingly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sour. Yoghurt, sourdough bread, cumin, lemon zest, sea salt, white pepper. With water, lemon zest, orange peel, fresh cut grass, white pepper. 
Finish: Medium. Caraway seed, cumin, lemon zest, hints of orange peel. 

Comments: 

Age matters, as does the cask, I suppose. This whisky is spicy, lots of warming spices such as cumin and pepper, alongside some lemony tartness. A few more years will see this right.

Verdict:

I like this.