Distileerderij | Fettercairn |
Bottelaar | OB |
Serie | |
Gebotteld voor | X |
Gedistilleerd op | Not Speciefied |
Gebotteld | 2019 |
Land | Schotland |
Streek | Highlands |
Leeftijd | 12 |
Cask Type | American Oak Ex-Bourbon Casks |
Vatnummer | Bottle code L9022 04:55 P/007611 |
Alcohol percentage | 40 |
Inhoud | 0,70 |
Conditie | In originele verpakking |
Etiket | Perfect |
Voorraad | 0 |
I thought this baby was a little challenging two years ago, so let's see if the make has changed a wee bit. Just for the sake of research. Colour: gold. Nose: vanilla and raisins up, gunpowder and 'new leatherette' still there, coal dust as well, fumes, artichoke, plasticine, sourdough… that's all pretty fine, if a little unlikely indeed. What it isn't is boring, which deserves commendations for sure. Unless… Mouth: well, the artichokes are still there, eggplant, a little stewed cabbage, green walnuts and tomato leaves, bitter oranges… I have the impression that this one keeps improving without denying its well-known idiosyncrasies. Like, artichokes. Finish: long, still rather bitter (even more artichokes) and pretty leathery, with Seville oranges and more green walnuts in the aftertaste. Comments: still a little challenging but either it has improved indeed, or I just like it better. Or both. From 70 to 78 last time, while this time it's going to be…