Official bottling
Single malt - West Honshu
Straw
62% ABV
Dram
Nose: Leather, tablet, orange peel, vanilla, green tea, sandalwood, hints of cinnamon. With water, cream, condensed milk, hints of starfruit.
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, warm, slightly astringent.
Tasting: Sour. Tablet, vanilla, green tea, condensed milk, cinnamon, leather, hints of orange peel. With water, green tea, leather, peat, cream.
Finish: Long. Leather, peat, green tea, orange peel.
Comments:
Cask 101857 + 58. It’s tart stuff, but tart with the earthy sourness of peat rather than fruity acidity. Still, there’s some of that, especially with a bit of water. It’s also got notes of milk and cinnamon. Quite a lovely dram.
Verdict:
I like this a lot.
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