Scapegrace Ephemeral Cask RP9

Scapegrace Ephemeral Cask RP9

Official bottling
Single malt - Otago
Amber brown
57% ABV
Dram

Nose: Dark chocolate, brass polish, lemon zest, oatcakes, cooked rice, brown paper, raisins. With water, cooked rice, lemon zest, raisins, brass polish. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, volatile, tingly, mouth coating.
Tasting:  Sweet. Raisins, damson jam, malted grains, oatcakes, dark chocolate, brown paper, black pepper, rye bread. With water, cooked rice, black pepper, raisins, lemon zest. 
Finish: Long. Raisins, honey, damson jam, black pepper, oatcakes. 

Comments: 

Quite feinty, despite the wine cask finish. Lots of peppery notes, which offset the sweet notes quite well. Water brings in some cereal. There’s a little bit of non-malt in this, if I’m any judge.

Verdict:

I like this.