Friday, 10 May 2024

Westport 18yo 2004/2022

Westport 18yo 2004/2022

Wilson & Morgan Barrel Selection, Rossi & Rossi
Single malt - North Highlands
Amber red
57.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, orange juice, orange peel, malted grains, raisins, cocoa nibs, strawberry jam. With water, orange juice, damson jam, white pepper. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, astringent, tingly, hot. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Leather, cocoa nibs, oatcakes, oak chips, wet stones, orange peel, raisins. With water, pencil lead, malted grains, raisins, wet stones. 
Finish: Long. Wet stones, oatcakes, cocoa nibs, pencil lead. 

Comments: 

Citrusy and jammy, lots of feinty notes with turn to peppery spice after a little water is added. Lots of flinty, minerally stuff on the finish too. Rather good whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 



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