An italian malt. I got to tell that i have never heard of it before a year ago, and i actually think it is quite new in the market. I really liked it, i dont think it is too expensive and it definitively is a good whisky. Bottled at 43%abv, with a white wine color almost transparent. On the nose, nice notes: Chocolate, Peat or expired rotten cream, Tobbacco leaf, Olives and Nutmeg. On the palate, Tobacco, thick Peanutbutter (thick to chew also), Ashy. The Finish is medium long, ashy, spicy and herbal. Very balanced dram. Overall this is a very nice dram, specially for the price. I give this baby an 88 over 100. Very recommended.
About this bottle
PUNI distillery produces this first Italian whisky in the "Highlands of Italy." Instead of just malted barley, however, this brand is using malted wheat and malted rye as well. Nova is matured in American ex-bourbon barrels for three years before being finished in selected virgin European oak casks. It is bottled at 43% ABV. Note: This is not available in the US.
How it tastes
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Reviews
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Surprisingly good - I thoroughly enjoyed this whisky. Fruity on the nose (probably the highlight) with notes of apricot (allegedly it's banana), honey and vanilla. The palate is something that strongly resembles a classic Speyside - very floral. The finish is short with some oak lingering on the tongue. Not flawless, and quite immature, but I'm glad I bought this one. Plus I gots to represent my peeps in Italy. Cheers!
Passable, not much flavor. Whiskey burn . Not something for the collection, nothing to seek out, but acceptable if offered
Vanilla, honey and banana taste. Smooth ad weel. Italian do it better 🥃
A sweetish, fine starter whisky
Zoet, romig, banaan
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