Background: This bottling was initially matured for over five years in first-fill bourbon The whisky was then transferred to American oak quarter-casks for a further six months. The single malt is non chill-filtered and bottled at cask-strength.
ABV: 57.2%
Nose: BBQ-esque Peat, Salt, hint of ash, vanilla hint, oak, medicinal/iodine.
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Sweet peat, smoke, vailla hint, citrus, heavy oak, ash.
Finish: Medium length, peat, medicinal, iodine, vanilla, ash.
Rating: 6/10
This is a good expression, but I prefer the 10CS I had to this. This is a touch heavy on the oak influence; this is good and interesting but is just fine for what It is.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect