Killowen 3yo Barantuil Quarter Bourbon Cask and Tawny Port Finish

Killowen 3yo Barantuil Quarter Bourbon Cask and Tawny Port Finish

Official bottling
Single malt - Ulster
Rose
56% ABV
Dram

Nose: Damson jam, ume, sourdough bread, black pepper, oatcakes, raisins, persimmons. With water, strawberry jam, ume, black pepper. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, hot, sticky, syrupy. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Raisins, ume, barley sugar, sourdough bread, black pepper, dark chocolate, rye bread. With water, black tea, yoghurt, black pepper, strawberry jam. 
Finish: Medium. Rye bread, black pepper, dark chocolate, red wine. 

Comments: 

Cask KD202. The sweet sour, ume flavour that seems characteristic of Killowen goes really well with a port cask finish. Lots of sweet and jammy notes, with a good strong cereal spine.

Verdict:

I like this.