bitter chocolate and dry tree bark
The initial nose is all barber soap and freshly chopped herbs such as parsley and chives muddled up on a sandalwood chopping board
A hint of heather and violets reconsidered floral qualities however the finish arrived with roasted chestnuts dipped in salt and toasted marshmallows on the end of charred sticks
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Cask No. 1.278 Taiwan bitter chocolate and dry treeCask No. 1. 278 Fruitberg! Dead ahead! Speyside, Spey The neat nose suggested fruity washing powders, fruit jelly sweets, pineapple cubes, fresh linens, turmeric, lime cordial and spearmint a lovely, playful and unusual profile. Water brought blueberry muffin, balsamic reduction, yellow plums, cream soda and banana fudge, with a beautiful sense of thickness and depth. The palate was jammy up front, with plum sauce, lemon curd and liquorice, plus some