Cask No. 53.274 Blended the aromas unfolded like an

the aromas unfolded like an archaeologist brushing dust from an ancient relic

Intense sweet peat smoke on the palate neat at first was soon followed by salty liquorice as well as medicinal flavours of iodine and gauze

balsamic and fruit-flavoured tobacco

The taste made the hair on the back of our necks stand on end

Branston Pickle and lemon zest

Cask No. 53.274 Blended the aromas unfolded like anCask No. 53. 274 Splendid sweet, smoky synthesis Islay The nose took us to the sea shore remnants of a driftwood bonfire (charcoal, ash) and lobster pots by the harbour wall we also got a feast of salt and pepper squid and a seaweed decorated fruits de mer platter on a plastic table. The palate, full flavoured, feisty and frisky, had a splendid sweet and smoky synthesis, with hints of citrus and shellfish, Pontefract cakes, tobacco snuff and euthymol.