Cask No. RW1.7 Toasted Oak & Vanilla and almond honey shortbread

and almond honey shortbread

this distillery's directly fired wash still making its presence felt

Some whiskies take you to sunny places – this one trails you through gardens and orchards – the nose has orchard fruits

salted liquorice

preserved lemons and black olives

Cask No. RW1.7 Toasted Oak & Vanilla and almond honey shortbreadLots going on with this one, as the Panel's notes included face creams, Turkish delight rolled in black pepper, eucalyptus lozenges, dried tarragon, sawn mahogany, mint julep and orange cordial. In the background were sultanas, juicy fruits and rolling tobacco. Reduction suggested shoe leather, heather ales, crusted port, cinnamon bark and pecan pie. We also got maraschino juices and dried orange peels. The neat palate was massively spicy with dried