displaying honeyed and malty aromas before a silken palate of marzipan
fresh herbs and eventually green bell pepper
lavender perfume and herbal hints – a sweet
Thai basil and star anise then introduced a palate bound by wasabi and pink peppercorns before a deluge of sweetness merged vanilla custard and coconut with fruity quince jelly
56 - Sipping whisky from a shell
Cask No. 53.401 JAPAN displaying honeyed and malty aromasCask No. 53. 401 Islay karate Islay On first impressions we felt this was a textbook, perfectly chiselled, sharp, citrus accented example of this make. Pure peat smoke, sea salt crystals and raw lemon juice on an oyster. With water we found dried herbs such as sage, marjoram and oregano, then smoked sea salt, kelp and black olive bread. The palate was oilier and heavier than anticipated on the nose. Big fat notes of farmyard, medical embrocations,