Santa Fe 4yo Batch 2

Santa Fe 4yo Batch 2

That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Master of Malt
Single malt - New Mexico
Dark amber red 
59.9% ABV
Dram

Nose: Menthol, cloves, raisins, malted grains, cotton sheets, photocopy paper, honey. With water, red grapes, strawberry jam, malted grains, menthol. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, oily, thickens, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Red grapes, raisins, menthol, malted grains, wheat beer, oatcakes, photocopy paper. With water, raisins, strawberry jam, black pepper, malted grains. 
Finish: Long. Cloves, orange peel, menthol, malted grains. 

Comments: 

Quite intense and sweet, lots of sweet notes mingle with feinty and spicy notes. Huge long finish, which fades to herbal spiciness. Very good indeed, I love that it’s cask strength. 

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 

Santa Fe Spirits 5yo Batch 1

Santa Fe Spirits 5yo Batch 1

That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Master of Malt
Single malt - New Mexico
Amber red 
65.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Camphor, sandalwood, vanilla, pears, black tea, cream, hints of nutmeg. With water, cream, vanilla, aluminium foil, hints of marzipan. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, astringent, warm, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet salty. Sandalwood, cream, vanilla, black tea, butter, pears, pear drops, sea salt, hints of milk chocolate. With water, pear drops, cream, vanilla, brown paper. 
Finish: Short. Pears, milk chocolate, cream, butter. 

Comments: 

Floral and woody, lots of esters as well. Water opens it up, and the whisky becomes fruity and feinty. Very promising, takes a lot of water very well.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.