Nc'nean "Batch 5" 46%
Relatively new distillery. 65 per cent STR and 35 per cent ex-bourbon, so told.
Colour Amber.
Nose Bright fruit jams. Lemon curd and splash of orange juice. Orange peel oils.
Palate Fruit jams, berries. Dried fruits, a splash of red wine (STR casks). Creamy, caramel and toffee, malt. Quite pleasant really. A little bit stemmy. Great texture. A little tannic.
Finish Malty, a bit of coffee and chocolate. Fresh berries and cream. A hint of cinnamon and cloves bringing it all together. Long. A bit of mint.
Comments Good balance, but nothing really outstanding. 82/100.
