Cask# 3684 - 3rd Release - Outturn: 303 - ABV: 61.8% - Bottled:
2013
Nose: Alcohol burn and heat, but I guess that is
expected given the abv. Past these attributes (I recommend a good 5-10 minutes
in the glass before nosing) things begin to happen. Rich red apple skins,
Redskins (raspberry-flavoured chewy
confections), light cream sherry, steamed prunes, stewed rhubarb, and orange
cake. Fruit is predominately consistent throughout with pan fried pineapple
rings, rum spiked chutney, and fig jam given lots of time. There are a lot more
aromas wanting to jump out but they appear to be blanketed by the alcohol.
Interestingly at certain intervals I detected sweet beetroot. Water ramps up a
tartness.
Taste: Intensely spicy
with a woody zing. Heat, bitter tannins, raw burdock, fermented plums and spicy
berries with alcohol infused grapefruit peel. There is a subtle suggestion of dried
mint leaves. Dilution is the solution - candied citrus peel (orange/red grapefruit),
chocolate malt and roasted honey glazed nuts. Water also cuts the intensity of
the spice.
Finish: Long, tingly,
tangy, spicy chutney with hints of dried mint leaves.
Comment: Perhaps it was
the mood I was in but on many occasions I drew a blank in response to
distinguishing the nose and palate. It was only after a good five drams could I
really appreciate it and get rewarded. Interestingly enough I found no
trademark rubber or toasted notes (coffee/toast) present. It was fun but I preferred
the younger second release (13yo-1999) in comparison (a whole different flavor profile).
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