‘like a dragon breathing fire’ or ‘walking barefoot over hot coals’
we might even have added a little ginger and turmeric
The nose offers an amuse-bouche of amber and sandalwood
what an arrival on the palate
With reduction it develops a drier side with hints of light antiseptic
Cask No. 85.70 Taiwan ‘like a dragon breathing fire’Cask No. 85. 70 A Spaniard in here lurks Speyside, Lossie The neat nose suggested to the panel some syrupy green Chartreuse. Also sweet green fruit syrups, herbal extracts, treacle and ginger pudding, and things like flower honey, pollens and young sauternes. Water brought soot aspects, with game meats, leather, espresso and liquorice. Some mineral oils and chopped dates too. In the mouth we found it initially robust and focussed on muesli, nuts,