9 A wolf in wolf’s clothing for a delightfully nuanced expression from this elusive single malt
the sweet freshness now sour green apples and travel sweets dusted with icing sugar
ruby colour was followed by French toast with caramelised strawberry sauce and dark chocolate covered raisins
An array of citrus and berry fruits are unveiled as spice picks up on the long finish
Complete this cozy flight with Cask 53
Cask No. 53.283 Juicy oak & vanilla 9 A wolf in wolf’sCask 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