Cask No. 44.185 Coastal & Maritime On the palate neat a

On the palate neat a clean

A drop of water and we found ourselves below deck on a big old sailing ship where the captain removed

mint humbugs

for the ones with a memory going back a little longer

you’re in for a cask strength treat

Cask No. 44.185 Coastal & Maritime On the palate neat aThis multidimensional nose ranged from toasted nuts and jamon serrano to chocolate raisins, lavender oil and the smoky dryness of spiced vanilla. We found reassuring sweetness within the intensity of the palate caramel logs, chocolate hazelnut spread, honey and cherries dipped in dark chocolate; plus white pepper, coffee, fig and eucalyptus. The reduced nose suggested dark sweetness (dates, brandy snaps, demerara) with lighter fragrances of laurel