Exhilarating rush of clarity
creosoted fence posts and roast parsnips
Turkish Delight and marrons glacés in an ultra-posh
Water brought citrus and sugared almonds to the nose and donuts
Tingles on the nose lead to a clean and mineralic hue with a suggestion of sea salt before the appearance of scorched leather and caramelised wood with a significant layer of charcoal
Cask No. 53.283 Lightly Peated Exhilarating rush of clarityCask No. 53. 283 A smoky smooch Islay The nose begins unexpectedly with honey roast root vegetables such as parsnip and neep. Then some dried sage. And eventually bigger, smokier ambitions are revealed. Carbolic soap, smoked grains, black olive bread, umami paste, oyster sauce and lemon oil. A wee peat fire squeaks in the corner. Reduction gives peated cereals, Dettol, assorted medicines and rollmop herring. The palate reveals a deep, yet silky peat