FURTIVE GHERKIN
Cask No. Distillery 149 Rare Release
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The nose conjured a scene of coastal calm as the setting sun highlighted salty rock pools beneath the mineralic contours of chalky cliffs. The air carried a faint whiff of perfumed smoke, perhaps from burning heather and gorse, which mixed with the clean and earthy smell of a dunnage warehouse floor.
The palate surprised with a fiery kick like an unexpected chili pepper lurking in honey. Sweetness ensued as the biscuity base of cheesecake mingled with thick cut marmalade to balance with a fruity tang that also encapsulated physalis and kumquat. The finish delivered a wonderfully oily texture and left a lasting taste of fine Cognac and spiced pickle.
| Age | 10 |
| Date Distilled | 3 October 2007 |
| Cask Type | Refill hogshead |
| Region | Islay |
| Outturn | 242 bottles |
| ABV | 60.8 % |