Strathearn 8yo 2014/2023 Spirited Angels Sherry Cask

Strathearn 8yo 2014/2023 Spirited Angels Sherry Cask

A Seven Cask Series, Thompson Bros 
Single malt - Central Highlands
Amber
51.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, cooked rice, strawberry jam, cloves, cinnamon, leather, dark chocolate. With water, strawberry jam, vanilla, marshmallows. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, hot, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Cooked rice, dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, raisins, black tea, hints of lychees. With water, strawberry jam, raisins, lychees, marshmallows. 
Finish: Long. Black tea, leather, cocoa nibs, lychees. 

Comments: 

Cask 049. Very impressive sherried dram - chocolatey, bitter and complex. There’s also a very light fruity note that reminds me of lychees. Delicious whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.