Cask No. 128.12
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Cask No. 128.12
“Where dwell the brave at heart!”
Wales
Even the fiery red henna colour could not prepare us for what was awaiting – insane aromas of pear drops and cherry-cherry baby; fresh Morello, infused in spiced rum and Hungarian brandy called pálinka. On the palate neat, the comments were “it kicks like a mule”, “complete madness”, “absolute bonkers” and “weird and wonderful”, but overall best described as high ester, sweet and funky Jamaican rum. When we added water, more “rum-funk” on the nose next to varnished boats, marker pens and Bakewell tarts. The taste was that of strawberry liqueur poured over a dark chocolate mousse. Curious and bizarre, definitely not for everyone – maybe a magic potion from the Celtic warrior queen Boudicca?
Cask: First-fill Ruby Port barriqueAge: 7 years
Date distilled: January 2013
Alcohol: 61.3%
USA allocation: 96 bottles