The wood and spice edge forward after adding water – without compromising the balance
The palate was chewy and substantial – wood-smoke and honey
We first noticed the deep red mahogany colour and then we sniffed wood glue followed by an abundance of further ester aromas like peaches
popcorn and profiteroles
shadows of foamy bananas
Cask No. 39.188 NAS The wood and spice edgeCask No. 39. 188 Pucker up buttercup Speyside, Lossie The panel were surprised by the apparent maturity of such a youngster. Richly fruity at first with notes of bubblegum, pear drops, juicy fruits, kiwi, watermelon, heather syrup, bramble bush, liquorice and dried cranberries. Further notes of coconut water, lemon blossom, gorse bush and citrus peels. With water we found baking soda, corn bread, buttercups, blackcurrant lozenges, chopped parsley,