Ballechin 11yo 2008/2019

Ballechin 11yo 2008/2019

Ultimate Cask Strength, Van Wees
Single malt - Lowlands
Dark amber
59.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Brown paper, raisins, butterscotch, cloves, cinnamon, mint. With water, smoke, camphor, raisins, peat. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, hot, tingly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Leather, raisins, butterscotch, autumn leaves, smoke, petrichor, cinnamon, mint. With water, smoke, peat, raisins, orange peel. 
Finish: Long. Petrichor, coffee, peat, smoke, autumn leaves. 

Comments: 

Cask 219. Earthy and sweet. The characteristic Edradour mint cake note is subdued and buried under a layer of peaty smoke. It’s gentle, not dirty, and it enhances the sweet notes. Quite delicious.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.