Cask No. 70.13

Cask No. 70.13 

Neat heat, turning mellow and sweet

Highland, Northern

The nose had various elements – pencil shavings, Weetabix and hay, toffee bonbon and honey sweetness, Murray Mints and Pandrops plus subtle hints of Imperial Leather soap. The minty heat came through on the palate – aniseed, chilli, white pepper and Extra Strong Mints – we also got a lot of biscuity sweetness (Hobnobs, Digestives) and some exotic fruits. The reduced nose suggested a variety of unconnected things – plastic poolside furniture, citrus, raisins and tomato ketchup crisps. The palate had mellowed somewhat, replacing lively heat with moreish drinkability – now combining sweet, mild spices with tangy citrus, Atholl brose (honey, oats) and a chocolate fountain.

Drinking tip: A Sound of Music dram – mountain air, log cabins etc.

Colour: Orion’s belt buckle
Cask: Refill barrel
Age: 9 years
Date distilled: May 2006
Alcohol: 57.8%
USA allocation: 90 bottles