Cask No. 53.283 Juicy oak & vanilla Water released the scent of

Water released the scent of candied oranges with a hint of fresh tobacco leaves and beeswax furniture polish

An array of citrus and berry fruits are unveiled as spice picks up on the long finish

ruby colour was followed by French toast with caramelised strawberry sauce and dark chocolate covered raisins

After 19 years in ex-bourbon wood

the sweet freshness now sour green apples and travel sweets dusted with icing sugar

Cask No. 53.283 Juicy oak & vanilla Water released the scent ofCask No. 53. 283 A smoky smooch Islay The nose begins unexpectedly with honey roast root vegetables such as parsnip and neep. Then some dried sage. And eventually bigger, smokier ambitions are revealed. Carbolic soap, smoked grains, black olive bread, umami paste, oyster sauce and lemon oil. A wee peat fire squeaks in the corner. Reduction gives peated cereals, Dettol, assorted medicines and rollmop herring. The palate reveals a deep, yet silky peat