Clydeside Sherry Cask Sample

Clydeside Sherry Cask Sample

Official bottling 
Single malt - Lowlands
Amber
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, leather, dates, cola nuts, strawberry jam, cocoa nibs. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, expands, airy. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Dates, leather, malted grains, fresh cut grass, hints of toast. 
Finish: Medium. Dates, raisins, cocoa nibs, cola nuts. 

Comments: 

Sweet, lots of dates and sticky toffee pudding notes, but there’s also a grassy, herbal edge. Interesting whisky, but it shows a lot of the cask, as you’d expect from a sample for blending.

Verdict:

I like this.