Strathearn 9yo 2013/2023 Spirited Angels Virgin French Oak Cask

Strathearn 9yo 2013/2023 Spirited Angels Virgin French Oak Cask

A Seven Cask Series, Thompson Bros
Single malt - Central Highlands
Amber gold
53.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Bananas, malted grains, barley sugar, orange peel, white pepper, honey, raisins. With water, cherries, honey, barley sugar, raisins. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, airy, loosens, slippery. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Malted grains, honey, raisins, bananas, chocolate, vanilla, white pepper, cinnamon. With water, malted grains, bananas, white pepper, barley sugar. 
Finish: Medium. Chocolate, vanilla, honey, raisins, cherries. 

Comments: 

Cask 010. Malty and sweet, lots of fruit. I’d expected this to taste like bourbon - which it did, a little - but the banana note in bourbon was less evident, and this was more spicy. Nice stuff.

Verdict:

I like this.