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TASTING NOTES :
Credit : Richard Mounteney
ABV : Cask Strength 48 % Colour : Aroma :
Taste :
Deep autumn sunset
Rich , pungent and aromatic but mellow , deep and gentle at the same time . There are aromas of toasting marshmallows , aromatic tea leaves , roasted chestnut , baking sourdough bread and something altogether zestier , like lemon balsam . A lingering , background sweetness , like demerara sugar , and then a hint of antique leather . A splash of water opens up the bouquet , to revel more herbal top notes , with a whisper of lemon sherbet and some pine resin .
A wonderfully mellow mouthfeel with a hint of spiciness , is followed by bold flavours of dark chocolate , pecan nut toffee , old leather , clove , ginger and a touch of treacle and creosote .
Credit : Richard Mounteney
Finish : The smoke is always there , but beautifully integrated with the oak tannins , hints of baked apple and aniseed .
The Corryvreckan Credit : Theo McInnes
ISSUE 65 2024 THE ART OF LUXURY