Daftmill 2008 Winter Batch Release

Nose - Creamy/floral vanilla, buttery caramel, white wine poached pears, French toast custard, vanilla custard Taste - Green apples, creamy caramel, gentle spice, light minty cream, light apple stem bitterness, unusual heat/bite for the proof Finish - Lingering fresh green apples, more generic warm spice/heat, fruity apple stem bitterness Score - 83/100 Final Thoughts - For my first Daftmill, this wasn't too bad but I feel as if the nose was the best part of this one. It felt oddly hot for 46% and the back end of the palate was all fruity bitterness for me. The nose is absolutely fantastic though with this amazing fruity / buttery / custardy vibe. Initial hit on the palate is also great with this nice custardy green apple vibe, but then as you let it sit a bit, it feels a bit hot for the low proof which transitions to this fruit stem/seed bitterness. I usually don't mind this, but it was a bit distracting for this one. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

Very fruity and lovely summer taste