High Coast 8yo 2012/2021

High Coast 8yo 2012/2021

Selection, Adelphi
Single malt - Ångermanland
Pale gold
62.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Peat, lemon juice, shortbread, leather, cinnamon, green apples, hints of white chocolate. With water, shortbread, toast, lemon juice, hints of cinnamon. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, expands, airy, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sour bitter. Peat, leather, smoke, green apples, mint, peanuts, shortbread, hints of germolene. With water, malted grains, green apples, toast, smoke, hints of germolene. 
Finish: Long. Lemon juice, cinnamon, white chocolate, germolene, hints of smoke. 

Comments: 

Earthy, chemical but fruity whisky from High Coast. Lots of malt and smoky toast, with a good tart fruity spine. Harsh but opens up with water.

Verdict:

I like this.