A Fountain of Sweeties

$115

Last month’s World Cup bottling showed what this distillery is capable of with sherry cask maturation. This month showcases its richness in the form of a jaunt through the candy shop, grabbing fistfuls of sweet delights along the way. The hint of black pepper spice on the finish is a hallmark characteristic of this Highland malt.

Flavor Profile:

Fragrant & Floral
Age:

11 years
Region:

Highland, Southern
Cask:

First-fill barrel
ABV:

60.3%
Distilled Date:

September 11, 2013
USA Allocation:

48
VOL:

700mL

Tasting Panel Notes

Our noses, as though they were our eyes, witnessed a decorative fountain of rose water, pineapple and pear juice, linseed oil and sandalwood perfume dancing in front of us. As we tasted this artistic delight, we also found highland toffee, marzipan, cinnamon and pastel de nata topped with black cherry jam. A drop of water transported our noses into an old sweetie shop, with more toffee, some raspberry jam, candyfloss and rose fondant. To the palate, water pulled forward more sweetness, a touch of pink peppercorn spice, mace, mint and gooseberries.