Singed driftwood with a coating of creosote pointed us towards more medicinal territory as we ventured onto the palate
Reduction brought more oily and mineral tones with green tea
pomegranate and red grape
We begin our tour outside of Glasgow at a distillery that has garnered a considerable following among our members
Cask No. 85.82 Fathers Day 2 Singed driftwood with a coatingThe gorgeous initial nose was full of mentholated, aromatic sherry styles: lots of eucalyptus, dried mint, damp rolling tobacco, fennel seed, tea tree oil and figs poached in armagnac sumptuous and hugely enticing. Water brought roasted peanuts, Serrano ham, cranberry gravy, wintergreen and heather flowers. The palate was feisty, with pink peppercorns, superbly sweet minty notes, wild herbs, gingerbread, treacle, and camphor and menthol balm. With