Appearance:
Deep gold hue. Legs form quickly but are slow to descend.
Nose:
Lapsang Suchong and peat reek are identifiable at distance. Closer inspection reveals hazelnuts and butter, with lighter notes of sage and fennel. Peatiness becomes further identifiable with large doses of iodine and hospital scent. Something of a Bakelite element as well.
Palate:
Just a hint of vanilla and sherry to start, soon consumed by a healthy dose of smoke and peat. Oily on the tongue.
Finish:
Tangy oak with a long and clean peat draw. Quite hot.
Comment:
This beast can handle a considerable dose of water and transforms entirely. The peat amps up a little, but other elements are traded for burly salt water taffy, sea salt and kippery tones. Fairly sweet with, or without, water.
Deep gold hue. Legs form quickly but are slow to descend.
Nose:
Lapsang Suchong and peat reek are identifiable at distance. Closer inspection reveals hazelnuts and butter, with lighter notes of sage and fennel. Peatiness becomes further identifiable with large doses of iodine and hospital scent. Something of a Bakelite element as well.
Palate:
Just a hint of vanilla and sherry to start, soon consumed by a healthy dose of smoke and peat. Oily on the tongue.
Finish:
Tangy oak with a long and clean peat draw. Quite hot.
Comment:
This beast can handle a considerable dose of water and transforms entirely. The peat amps up a little, but other elements are traded for burly salt water taffy, sea salt and kippery tones. Fairly sweet with, or without, water.
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