Cask No. 39.314 Campbeltown clover and spice-laden frankincense

clover and spice-laden frankincense

Cask Type: Refill Armagnac barrel

This is no shy and retiring dram

After spending 17 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead this was transferred to a second fill oloroso hogshead for the remainder of its maturation

one which gives the lie to the idea that it is a 'gentle' malt

Cask No. 39.314 Campbeltown clover and spice-laden frankincenseFresh juicy green apples and perfectly ripe pears were followed by pineapple chunks, hay bales, honey, marzipan and an empty wooden cigar box. A zingy sweetness at first on the palate like a sip of cinnamon, clove and lemon tea before a smooth, sweet creaminess with notes of banana, toffee and, again, cloves reminded some of us of a German wheat beer. Following reduction, vanilla notes in the form of ice cream and a sponge cake appeared before deeper