Much more complex on the nose than I expected based on reading other reviews. I've got fresh garden soil, peat, pine oil, medicinal astringency, new wood, inland fog, decaying leaves, and very faint plastic on the nose. Chili's, cinnamon, nutmeg, and wood spice on the palate. Undistinguished dark spices, astringency, and creamy vanilla on the finish. Water brings out some creamy vanilla and burnt sugar on the nose, a little more mustiness to the soil note, and a hint of sweet breadiness. It adds a slight floral note and a cinnamon roll note on the palate, and some soft spices, decaying wood, and very slight hint of confectionery sugar in the finish. I definitely look forward to studying this some more.
About this bottle
This is a release High Coast distillery's Origin Series. It is a peated single malt that has been matured in ex-bourbon casks. It is bottled at 48% ABV.
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Nose is pretty. Honey, light smoky peat, almond extract, applesauce, hard candy. On the palate, the smoke is surprisingly forward, but it's still a delicate peated smoke. Underneath the smoke is bright spring flowers that quickly evolve to poached pears and then subsequently disappears. Body is middling. It tastes a little bit hot initially. No off flavors here but a few more years should round out some of the edges.
There is apple/pear notes, honey, spring flowers, dashes of caramel, cereal then some iodine, the peat comes on pretty heavy, and takes over most of the finish with the exception of a exceptional spice. sweden did well on this one, with it being an intro into high coast, and scandanavian whisky in general. very impressed.
Nose: Beautiful floral perfumed smoke aroma. Grainy. Palate: Super light texture. Sweet smoke. Some light ginger spice. Floral. Finish: Some oak creeps in. Dry. Smoked tropical fruit. Like a vegan BBQ.
Doft: hödoft, kanske ammoniak, lätt blommig Smak: Rökig, hödoft, kanske ammoniak Övrigt: Sticker på tungan, sval på tungan som efter mint/salmiak
Light colored one, a bit harsh in a quick sip. Delicate smoke with hints of pear underneath. Vanilla as well.
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