liquorice and eucalyptus – a dram of unusual character
cannabis resin and fir wood oils
Vanilla pods and caramel wafers combined with sugar cane to bring a sweetness that followed onto a sticky and buttery palate
Aromatherapy in a glass – one sniff and the scent of sweet smoke was sending us all into peat heaven
Add a bucket of green olives and you've got some mad tapenade
Cask No. 94.47 Lowland liquorice and eucalyptus – aA heady aroma on this one we agreed, as big initial notes of hothouse flowers, condensed milk and sultanas were all recorded. The Panel also noted sweet dessert wines, camphor and some dustier, earthier undertones. Reduction brought a more playful, sweeter side with hints of honeycomb, rice wine, strawberry sherbet and spiced pumpernickel bread. The palate was full on earthy and sticky! Lots of rich notes included shoe leather, bouillon stocks,