On the palate a mini-tsunami of tar arrives
the nose really finds its voice and sings a sweet madrigal of tropical fruits
but as the solvent on the nose evaporates it leaves the fruity aroma of strawberry red lace liquorice
We found this untypical and unusual – the nose evoked seaside funfairs – candy floss
sour cherry kriek beer and fresh rhubarb
Cask No. 5.69 XO On the palate a mini-tsunamiCask No. 5. 69 Triple whammy! Lowland It opens with big, earthy hessian notes. Mint julep, bitter chocolate, antique furniture polish, walnut oil, prunes and fruit loaf and all mentioned initially. Then cherry calpol, bay leaf, yellow sultanas, honeycomb and brown muscovado sugar. A little water brings herbal liqueurs, marmalade, precious hardwood resins, mineral oil, strawberry wine, praline and a posh Manhattan cocktail. The list of dark fruit jams