Shelter Point Artisanal Single Malt is made from 100% malted barley which is grown on its 380-acre seaside estate in Oyster River, BC. After double copper pot still distillation, the distillery ages its single malt in hand-selected single-use Kentucky bourbon barrels. The bourbon is dumped then immediately hauled across the States on a 43-hour tour, then refilled at the Vancouver Island distillery. Bottled without chill-filtration at 92 proof.
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Subtle but complex at the same time. The flavours don’t erupt into your mouth, they are like a “Where’s Waldo” adventure where the more you look the more you find. Very nice for such a young whisky. Stashed a case in my basement to see how it ages.
Chocolate and vanilla on the nose. On the palate you find that initial sweet note at the front. It shows a salty side as the whisky moves through the mouth, and finishes with a bitter citrus note. All in all an interesting dram
In my glass: golden yellow In my nose: sea breeze, coconut and pineapple. Wisps of ribbon candy, vanilla nicely supported by malt, citrus, cocoa and warm toffee. On my tongue: baking spices, fruits, vanilla and cocoa.
Light and friendly - a great introduction to single malts (and made right here in BC!). I remember this tasting remarkably similar to my Ardbeg 10 without the peat.
Smells of baked goods, pear and apple. Honey as well. Tastes of pear and apple followed by a spicy sweetness. Smoky and oily flavour on the finish.
Definitely scotch-like on the nose and palate, though its youth shows. Subtle with a bit of cereal on the palate, but not flat and uninteresting.
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