Bottle - Cask # 13.56
Cask No. 13.56, THE DARK SIDE OF THE MELON

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Cask No. 13.56 Spicy & dry

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MELON

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THE FIRST RELEASE FROM DISTILLERY 13 FOR THE CANADIAN BRANCH!

Green aromas of ripe melon and freshly cut grass advanced towards the floral feelings of marigold, clover and spice-laden frankincense. Suggestions of cedar beckoned a woody tone that teased with sweet cereals and bread dough to conceal a palate that deployed an altogether darker strategy.

The first sip conveyed fresh ginger and a viscous texture that coated the tongue like thick oil. Citrus skin provided a lift towards ice cream cones dipped in muscovado sugar before we headed into unlit territory. The spiciness of mince pie mix blended with bitter chocolate and thick cut marmalade on rye bread before a woody finish gave way to tobacco in a soft leather pouch.

Age 9
Date Distilled 29 May 2008
Cask Type Refill barrel
Region Highland
Outturn 186 bottles
ABV 60.7 %