Cask No. 79.12

The wonderfully natural nose showcased this distillery without its habitual cloak of unusual wood influence. In its place we found a superbly dusty profile, rich in cereals, malt extract, barley sugars, breads and buttered oatcakes. With water this evolved towards baled hay, fresh pollens, pressed flowers, dusty waxes, wax jacket grease, and cedar and pine woods. One Panellist remarked that there was a lovely wee "earthy potting shed" vibe going on. The neat palate was very oily, robust and fulsome, with lots of toasted cereals, fruity trail mix, pumpkinseed oil and rye bread spice. Water brought cornstarch, fruity flapjack, a thread of flower honey and elements of sun lotion, hessian cloth, olive oil and waxed canvas.