Cask No. 91.21 JAPAN The nose evoked the smouldering

The nose evoked the smouldering remains of a bonfire of sherry-butt staves – ash

Vegetarians beware as this is a meaty rum that packs a punch like a butcher’s wooden hammer

On further exploration it was sweet and peachy

dark chocolate covered prunes

Perhaps a trist on the North Sea sounds nice

Cask No. 91.21 JAPAN The nose evoked the smoulderingCask No. 91. 21 Sweet simplicity Speyside, Spey The nose was easy and attractive lemon bonbons, orange fondant, vanilla custard slice and American Cream Soda ice cream float, with teasing hints of meadowsweet and sage. The neat palate was lively and mouth filling but not aggressive confectionery sweetness (rhubarb rock, cola cubes), some marmalade citrus peel and sweet spice to finish (Big Red, hot cross buns). The reduced nose was sweet and gentle