Stauning 5yo 2017/2022

Stauning 5yo 2017/2022

#1, The Heart Cut
Single malt - Midtjylland
Dark yellow
52% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, blackberry jam, driftwood smoke, orange peel, golden syrup, black pepper, camphor. With water, fresh cut grass, camphor, driftwood smoke. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, astringent, cool, tingly. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Brown paper, black pepper, camphor, raisins, rye bread, golden syrup, coriander, hints of driftwood smoke. With water, camphor, black tea, black pepper, rye bread. 
Finish: Medium. Black pepper, coriander, camphor, hints of blackberry jam. 

Comments: 

Slightly smoky, jammy sweet Stauning. There’s a rye bread note, but the label says single malt, which is interesting. I don’t think they’re as strict in Denmark as in Scotland.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.