Cask No. 149.13
West-coast succulence
$125
Our first of two “Oily & Coastal” whiskies hails from the Western Highlands, just north of the Isle of Mull. These guys make all the right moves producing both peated and unpeated spirit. Here we have an unpeated expression bursting with maritime character and vanilla richness. Quality, quaffable Highland malt from a bright new star distillery!
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Flavour Profile:Oily & Coastal
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Age:8 years
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Region:Highland, Western
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Cask:First-fill barrel
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ABV:62.7%
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Distilled Date:March 24, 2016
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USA Allocation:120
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VOL:700mL
Tasting Panel Notes
Our first impression was that of a mineral maritime note along with the vanilla sweetness of minty lime custard. In time, the fruity aromas of dark cherries, strawberries, mango and honeydew melon developed. One Panel member was reminded of advertisements for a branded tonic water's purported refreshing qualities, translating as "a little mouth puckering but truly a citrus freshness". Water added more of that fresh, maritime citrus scent with grapefruit and lemon next to some arable notes, as we walked in fields of barley on a sunny Scottish August day. On the palate we were served, simply blanched, langoustines with citrus-dressed samphire.
