Cask No. 10.216 Wales Unusual but enthralling

Unusual but enthralling

Age: 35 years

Waves of spice dominated the initial palate but quickly softened to cola

plus lots of spice – coconut curry

a throwback to those old-fashioned libraries with that wonderful smell of old leather books on dusty wooden shelves

Cask No. 10.216 Wales Unusual but enthrallingCask No. 10. 216 Creels and harbours Islay This shape shifting dram spent four years in ex bourbon wood before being transferred into a second fill toasted hogshead. The nose balanced maple syrup pancakes, lemon toffee and green apple with bacon, deep fried boquerones and old harbour side creels. The palate conjured memories of trying to light beach bonfires with paper and straw; the chalky, dry finish had pickled ginger and wasabi, burnt sage, clove