Cask No. 53.401 JAPAN displaying honeyed and malty aromas

displaying honeyed and malty aromas before a silken palate of marzipan

56 - Sipping whisky from a shell

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

From there a sweet and savoury duality commenced as salted popcorn and roast chicken on a sandy beach jostled with pancakes with lemon and strawberries

fresh herbs and eventually green bell pepper

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,